Controller

Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: Belton
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

Description Robert Half has an opportunity for someone with a knack for leading with high standards, positively motivating others, and making critical decisions and have experience taking charge of an accounting and clerical department to become a Controller at a reputable company. This role's duties will require planning and directing all accounting operational functions, handling the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluating accounting and internal control systems, and leading departmental staff. In this role, it will be critical for you to lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. You might be a good fit for this position if you are a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package, if it's time to advance your career. Based in the Belton, Texas area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.What you get to do every day- Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties- Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis- Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation- Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction- Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies- Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month- Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required- Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis- Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals- Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual Requirements - BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field- CPA or MBA preferred- Solid understanding of US GAAP- Expertise in GAAP Accounting- Extraordinary analytical, quantitative and social skills- Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills- Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations- Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred- Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision- Strong attention to detail- Prior work done in public accounting is desired- Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity- Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines- Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required Robert 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. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use) .

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