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　　A prominent services company is looking to grow its team by hiring a Controller through Robert Half. 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. This company provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and strong opportunity for career growth. We are looking for someone who motivates others through a positive professional attitude; exhibits integrity, reliability and leadership; and is able to provide exceptional client services by managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. You will join the leadership team in supporting the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenging the status quo, and fostering creativity in your department. The permanent Controller position is situated in the Portsmouth, New Hampshire area.

　　Your responsibilities

　　Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports

　　Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties

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

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

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

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

　　Ensure client satisfaction by reviewing deliverables of self and team

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

　　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

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

　　Requirements - Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

　　Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued

　　Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company

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

　　Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

　　Great attention to detail

　　Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines

　　Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment

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

　　Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required

　　Proven knowledge of cash flow statements

　　Journal entries experience preferred

　　Experience with financial reporting

　　Month end closings experience desired

　　Financial statement preparation experience

　　Foundational knowledge in financial analysis

　　Well-founded grasp of Balance Sheet Reconciliation

　　CPA or MBA preferred

　　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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