Description Robert Half has an opening for an ambitious Controller for a reputable company in the Real Estate Property/Facilities Mgt industry. This leadership role oversees an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, you will be 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. Working with this company, you will receive competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, as well as strong career growth. We are seeking an individual for this role who is able to motivate others by maintaining a positive professional attitude; exhibit integrity, reliability and leadership; and is capable of providing exceptional client services by managing self and others by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. Being part of the leadership team, you will advance the production of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and encourage creativity in your team. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the New York, New York region.

　　Your responsibilities in this role

　　Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

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

　　Comfortable handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties

　　Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash

　　Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations

　　Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month

　　Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection

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

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

　　Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

　　Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis Requirements - Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

　　Skillful in analytical, quantitative and social skills

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

　　Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued

　　Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines

　　CPA/MBA preferred

　　Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired

　　Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired

　　Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

　　Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus

　　Yardi Property Management experience

　　Section 8 experience desired

　　Deep understanding of Yardi

　　Proven knowledge of Yardi Voyager

　　Yardi Software experience

　　LIHTC experience preferred

　　General familiarity with financial statement preparation

　　Well-founded grasp of Yardi Enterprise

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

　　Great attention to detail

　　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.

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　　All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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