Description Contact this reputable company through Robert Half about their Controller position, 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. 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 will be essential for this role. Leading with integrity and reliability and having the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services will be essential for this role. We are seeking creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing for this role. This opportunity's very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package could advance your career. Based in the Dallas, Texas area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.

　　What you get to do every single day

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

　　Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports

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

　　Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

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

　　Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

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

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

　　Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

　　Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

　　Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required Requirements - US GAAP experience

　　Budgeting experience

　　GAAP Accounting experience preferred

　　Solid understanding of month end closings

　　Forecasting experience

　　Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

　　Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred

　　Strong attention to detail

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

　　Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required

　　Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

　　Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

　　Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills

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

　　Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills

　　Prior work done in public accounting is desired

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

　　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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