Description Robert Half is seeking candidates who 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, for a Controller position at a reputable company. You might be a good fit for this position if you can plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead departmental staff. You might be a good fit for this position if you can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. This position is for a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Are you looking for a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package? It might be time to advance your career in this position! The permanent Controller position is situated in the Roscoe, Illinois area.

　　What you get to do every single day

　　Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports

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

　　Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties

　　Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

　　Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed

　　Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time

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

　　Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation

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

　　Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts

　　Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management Requirements - 2+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

　　Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines

　　High attention to detail

　　Comprehensive knowledge of Sage Timberline

　　Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus

　　Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued

　　Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well

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

　　Self-starter and strong ethical standards

　　CPA or MBA preferred

　　Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

　　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.

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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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