Description If you're driven by high expectations this could be the job for you. Candidates who thrive in roles where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued will be preferred for this position. If you want to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department, Robert Half is looking for a Controller to join a successful company. Based in the Santa Monica, California area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position. The ideal candidate for this position 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. This position is for candidates who can effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo. Do you want exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth? This is a good position for you.

　　Responsibilities

　　Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month

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

　　Comfortable handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties

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

　　Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

　　Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual

　　Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

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

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

　　Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis

　　Review deliverables of self and team to align with client expectations Requirements

　　Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

　　Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines

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

　　Experience in a small manufacturing/distribution industry is critical

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

　　General ledger experience

　　Strong analytical skills, accuracy and attention to detail

　　Prior work done in public accounting is desired

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

　　Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision

　　Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement

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

　　Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required

　　FOR IMMEDIATE CONFIDENTIAL CONSIDERATION please apply to this posting. If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact them directly regarding job number 00320-0012848538 presented by Ameri Ramirez to expedite your candidacy for this role.

　　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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