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Robert Half Controller in Charleston, South Carolina
Description Robert Half is helping a renowned services company find an ambitious candidate to fill the role of a Controller. In this leadership position, you will direct an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, your tasks will include planning and directing all accounting operational functions, managing the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assessing accounting and internal control systems, and guiding departmental staff. Working with this company, you will receive competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, as well as strong career growth. We are searching for an individual who can motivate others with a positive professional attitude; displays integrity, reliability and leadership; and can offer outstanding client services by managing self and other with urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also be expected to make key decisions and be able to challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As part of the leadership team, you will be expected to lead the production of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, to challenge the status quo, and to encourage creativity throughout your area of responsibility. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the New York, New York region.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation
Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection
Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed Requirements
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
CPA/MBA preferred
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Bank reconciliations experience
Command of Construction Accounting
Cash management experience
Proven knowledge of Accounting management
Comprehensive knowledge of budget management
Strong familiarity with Construction Cost
Well-founded grasp of financial reporting
For more info email directly: Bryan.Thierfelder@roberthalf com
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