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Robert Half Controller in Dallas, Texas
Description
If you're driven by high expectations this could be the job for you. The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. Candidates who would be excited to become part of a successful company will be interested in Robert Half's opportunity to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department as a Controller. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the North Dallas, Texas region. To succeed in this role, you will need 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. This position is for 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. The company provides exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.
How you will make an impact
Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction
Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis
Complete tasks beyond formal job responsibilities
Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection
Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management
Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Requirements - Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued
Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Accounts Payable (AP) experience
Expertise in Yardi
Hands-on experience with billing
Solid understanding of CPA
Adeptness in Microsoft Excel
Background working with budget forecasting
Experience with Cash Collections
Previous experience working with Accounts Receivable (AR)
Ad Hoc Reporting experience preferred
GAAP Accounting experience preferred
Earlier work involving forecasting
Budgeting experience highly preferred
Full Cycle Accounting experience highly valued
Good understanding of Cash Flow Forecasts
General familiarity with Communication Skills
Prior experience with KPI Reporting
Practical knowledge of real estate
Comprehension of credit collections
Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting
Proficiency in Entrata
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
CPA/MBA preferred
Excellent oral and written communications skills
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
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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