Contact Robert Half about this reputable company's Controller opportunity, if you have 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. 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 will be essential for this role. Leading with integrity and reliability and having the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services will be essential for this role. This is a great opportunity for a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Is it time to advance your career? Find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. Based in the Norcross, Georgia area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.
Key responsibilities
- Inspect deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
- Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash
- Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective
- Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed
- Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties
- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
- Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
- Give financial reports to the executive committee and partners each month
- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor every month
- Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
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- Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening)
- Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
- Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
- CPA/MBA preferred
- Month-end closings experience
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business-related field
- Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment, prioritize deals, and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
- Skillful in analytical, quantitative, and social skills
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
- Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines
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