Description There is a great opportunity for candidates who are driven by high expectations. We're looking for people who thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. You could take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department at a successful company, through Robert Half's new Controller opportunity. The permanent Controller position is situated in the San Antonio, Texas area. This role's duties will require 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. This role's duties will require effectively managing self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, leading while also being a team player, generating innovative ideas, and challenging the status quo. In this position, you will receive exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.
What you get to do every single day
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation
Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management
Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports
Occasionally perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities
Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction
Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques Requirements - CPA/MBA preferred
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
People Management experience
Proficiency in CPA
People Management experience
Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Extraordinary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Detailed and have the ability work independently
Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
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