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Robert Half Controller in Fresno, California
Description
If you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued, this could be the job for you. 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 department as a Controller. Based in the Fresno, California area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position. 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 will be essential for this role. In this role, it will be critical for you to 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. This position offers exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.
Your responsibilities
Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties
Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management
Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction
Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis
Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
Requirements
Excellent attention to detail
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
Ability to meet deadlines
Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Solid understanding of general ledger
Proven knowledge of Monthly Financial Reporting
Month end closings experience preferred
Foundational knowledge in Monthly Financial Statements
Strong familiarity with financial analysis
Budget forecasting experience
Well-founded grasp of US GAAP
Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills
Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
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