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Robert Half Controller in Hayward, California
Description Do you want to be a Controller with a reputable company? Contact Robert Half 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. In this role, it will be critical for you to 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. If you can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services, this role might be right for you. We're looking for creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. This opportunity's very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package could advance your career. The permanent Controller position is situated in the Hayward, California area.
What you get to do every day
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective
Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis
Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management
Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
Complete tasks beyond formal job responsibilities
Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations
Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners
Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques Requirements - Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired
Financial analysis experience
Financial reporting experience
Strong familiarity with month end closings
Command of budget forecasting
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Be detailed, flexible, and organized
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
CPA or MBA preferred
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