Description 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. Candidates who 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, will be preferred 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 role might be right for you. You might be a good fit for this position if you are a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package, if it's time to advance your career. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Fort Wayne, Indiana region.

　　Your responsibilities

　　Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation

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

　　Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis

　　Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques

　　Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management

　　Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation

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

　　Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities

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

　　Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports

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

　　Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

　　Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired

　　High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills

　　Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail

　　Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

　　Ability to meet deadlines

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

　　Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued

　　Self-starter and strong ethical standards

　　Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

　　Microsoft Excel experience

　　Strong familiarity with Month-end Financial

　　Month-end Close Activities experience required

　　Budget forecasting experience preferred

　　Month end closings experience

　　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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