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Robert Half Controller in CARMEL, Indiana
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, you will be 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. You will succeed in this position 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. The ideal candidate for this position is a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package, if it's time to advance your career. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Carmel, Indiana region.
Your responsibilities in this role
Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
Inspect deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis
Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash
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
Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll Requirements - Sage 300 experience desired
Month end closings experience preferred
Microsoft Excel experience preferred
Deep understanding of Power BI
Wide ranging experience with cash management
Well-founded grasp of financial analysis
US GAAP experience
General familiarity with financial analysis
Practical knowledge of Financial Analytics
Proven knowledge of budget forecasting
Quality experience with financial statement preparation
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
CPA/MBA preferred
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Excellent verbal, written, and social skills
Candidate must possess first-rate analytical, quantitative and social skills
Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment
Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
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