Description You're a likely candidate for this job if you are driven by high expectations. Candidates who thrive in roles where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued will be interested in this position. A successful company is seeking a Controller through Robert Half to take responsibility for its accounting and clerical department. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the San Antonio, Texas region. This position is for candidates who 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. 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, will be preferred for this position. The company will reward you with exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.

　　Major responsibilities

　　Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

　　Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

　　Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners

　　Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management

　　Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction

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

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

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

　　Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

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

　　Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities Requirements - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent

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

　　Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well

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

　　Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills

　　High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills

　　Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued

　　Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued

　　Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

　　Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines

　　External reporting experience preferred

　　SEC Reporting experience preferred

　　Deep understanding of SOX

　　Financial reporting experience

　　CPA experience desired

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

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

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