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Robert Half International Controller in gilroy, California
Description
Kenneth Ju of Robert Half Finance is looking for people who 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. Contact Kenneth about this reputable company's Controller opportunity. 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. Candidate must lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. Creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing preferred. You might be in a good place to advance your career with this opportunity's very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. Based in the Tracy, California area, this opening for a Controller is a full-time position.
What you get to do every day
Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash
Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Reviews deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
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 the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis
Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
Requirements - BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
General ledger experience
Expertise in Accounts Payable (AP)
Comprehensive knowledge of Controllership
Full Cycle Payroll experience
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
Strong attention to detail
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired
Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Robert Half Finance & Accounting matches skilled professionals with remote or on-site jobs in accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more on a full-time basis. Our experienced staffing professionals can promote you to employers and advocate on your behalf. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. For more opportunities, get the Robert Half app and receive instant notifications when our AI matches your skills and experience with jobs.
When you work with us, you’re working with the best. Robert Half has been recognized as one of FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998 and was No. 1 on Forbes’ annual ranking of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.
Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
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