Description
The ideal candidate for this position is driven by high expectations. You might be a good fit for this position if you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. If you're looking to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department at a successful company, Robert Half is looking for a Controller. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the St. Paul, Minnesota region. 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. You will succeed in this position if you 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. This position offers exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.
How you will make an impact
Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly
Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time
Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities
Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Requirements
Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines
Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills
Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well
Human Resources (HR) Administration experience preferred
Prepare Annual Budgets experience required
Financial statement preparation experience
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
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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