Description Robert Half is looking for an ambitious Controller to join a well-respected services company. This leadership role oversees an accounting and clerical department. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, handles the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluates accounting and internal control systems, and leads departmental staff. This company offers very competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth. We want to hear from you if you can motivate others with your positive professional attitude; are honest, reliable and a leader; and can provide outstanding client services by managing self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As a leader, you will encourage innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and support creativity in your area of responsibility. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Malvern, Ohio region.

　　Key responsibilities

　　Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month

　　Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation

　　Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

　　Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities

　　Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

　　Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis

　　Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction

　　Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly

　　Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed

　　Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

　　Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques Requirements - Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

　　BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field

　　Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued

　　Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued

　　Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

　　CPA/MBA preferred

　　Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

　　Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

　　Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity

　　General Ledger System experience required

　　Comprehensive knowledge of general ledger

　　Strong familiarity with month end closings

　　Proven knowledge of financial auditing

　　Experience with auditing

　　Foundational knowledge in Annual Tax

　　Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail

　　Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

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