Controller
Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: Monroe
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
Description Robert Half is helping a renowned services company
find an ambitious candidate to fill the role of a Controller. In
this leadership position, you will direct an accounting and
clerical department. The Controller plans and directs all
accounting operational functions, manages the accumulation and
consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial
statements, analyzes accounting and internal control systems, and
guides departmental staff. Working with this company, you will
receive competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits
package, as well as strong career growth. We are looking for
someone who motivates others through a positive professional
attitude; exhibits integrity, reliability and leadership; and is
able to provide exceptional client services by managing self and
others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. In
addition, your responsibilities will include key decision making
and challenging, negotiating and influencing the team. As part of
the leadership team, you will be expected to lead the production of
innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, to challenge the
status quo, and to encourage creativity throughout your area of
responsibility. Based in the Monroe, Louisiana area, this opening
for a Controller is a permanent position.Major responsibilities-
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable,
billings & collections, and union payroll- Present executive
committee and partners with monthly financial reports- Assess,
execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most
methodologies- Occasionally perform duties beyond formal job
responsibilities- Handle monthly and annual close of income
statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L
analysis- Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the
annual budget and forecasts- Manage the timing for monthly billing
and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection
is on time- Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at
weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash- Review
deliverables of self and team to align with client expectations-
Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and
systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide
improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as
needed- Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure
that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective Requirements -
Prior work done in public accounting is desired- Commitment and
abilities to meet critical business deadlines- Excellent verbal and
written communication skills- Be detailed, flexible, and organized-
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment-
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a
strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges- Past
work in technology, analytics and management experience highly
valued- Strong analytical capabilities and discernment-
Foundational knowledge in financial reporting- GAAP Accounting
experience- Background working with Microsoft Excel- Experience
with Construction Accounting- Demonstrated knowledge of month end
closings- KPI Reporting experience highly preferred- General
familiarity with Fixed Asset Accounting- Comprehensive knowledge of
union reports- Adeptness in project accounting- Practical knowledge
of Fixed Asset Inventory- Expertise in implementation- Strong
communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and
written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective
presentations- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other
business related field- 3+ years of progressive accounting
experience, including as a Controller or Assistant Controller
preferred- CPA or MBA preferredRobert Half is the world's first and
largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly
qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer
contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance
and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and
administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in
the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and
promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs,
competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.
Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the
Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap
apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and
more.Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. Robert
Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in
a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair
Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings
must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are
available to temporary professionals. Visit
https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. - 2022
Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
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