Controller

Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: Cary
Posted on: February 13, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionJoin the ranks at a well-respected services company as a Controller through Robert Half Finance. The leadership position is responsible for an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, you will plan and direct all accounting operational functions, manage the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assess accounting and internal control systems, and guide 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 detail oriented 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. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence 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. The full-time Controller position is situated in the Cary, North Carolina area.What you get to do every single day

• Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation
• Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
• 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
• Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
• Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
• Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners
• Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
• Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
• Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
• Inspect deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectationsRequirements
  • High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
  • Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
  • Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
  • Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued
  • Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
  • CPA or MBA preferred
  • Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
  • Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
  • The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines
  • BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
  • Expertise in Private Grants
  • Government Grants experience
  • Excellent communication and organizational skillsRobert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers since 1948. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 / YearlyLocation: Cary, NCDate Posted: January 6, 2020Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 03220-0011319794Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance

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