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Robert Half Controller in Monterey, California
Description Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Controller to join a well-respected services company. This is a leadership role with responsibility over an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, your tasks will include planning and directing all accounting operational functions, managing the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assessing accounting and internal control systems, and guiding departmental staff. This company offers a very competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package along with strong career growth. We are seeking someone who will motivate others by maintaining a positive detail oriented attitude; is honest, reliable and a leader; and will offer remarkable client services, 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. As a part of the leadership team, you will lead the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and foster creativity throughout your area of responsibility. Based in the Monterey, California area, this opening for a Controller is a full-time position.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation
Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed
Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners
Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
Reviews deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore Requirements - Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
General familiarity with financial statement preparation
Demonstrated knowledge of Financial Statement Audits
Month end closings experience desired
Practical knowledge of reconciliations
Adeptness in Financial Statement
Financial Analytics experience highly desired
Expertise in Month-end Close Activities
Financial analysis experience preferred
Deep understanding of Month-end Financial
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Ability to meet deadlines
Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) Posted by Recruiting Director Scott G. Moore
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