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Robert Half Accounting Manager in Salinas, California
Description Robert Half is searching for an energetic Controller to join a reputable services company. In this leadership role, you will manage an accounting and clerical department. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, handles the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluates accounting and internal control systems, and leads departmental staff. This company provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and strong opportunity for career growth. We are looking for someone who motivates others through a positive professional attitude; exhibits integrity, reliability and leadership; and is able to provide exceptional client services by managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. In addition, your responsibilities will include key decision making and challenging, negotiating and influencing the team. You will join the leadership team in supporting the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenging the status quo, and fostering creativity in your department. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Salinas, California region.
Your responsibilities in this role
Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports
Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation
Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction
Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation
Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties
Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management
Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis Requirements - Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Proven knowledge of in-house payroll
Manual payroll experience highly desired
Comprehensive knowledge of Accounting operations
Labor Employee Relations experience preferred
General familiarity with Financial Statement
Monthly Financial Reports experience required
Well-founded grasp of Software Implementations
Deep understanding of employee relations
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills
CPA or MBA preferred
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Be detailed, flexible, and organized
Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
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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