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Robert Half International Controller in Olive Branch, Mississippi
Description
You're a good fit for Robert Half Finance's Controller position with a reputable manufacturing company, 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. The ideal candidate for this position can 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. You might be a good fit for 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. Consider this position if you're looking to advance your career with a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. This full-time position is for a Controller who will work in the Olive Branch, Mississippi region.
Major responsibilities
Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required
Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation
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
Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties
Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports
Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Requirements
High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
Perform Month-end experience preferred
Command of Month-end Journal Entries
Solid understanding of Month-end Close Activities
Experience with Accounts Payable (AP)
Deep understanding of Month-end Financial
Adeptness in Accounts Receivable (AR)
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems
Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Demonstrated ability in strong analytical, quantitative and social skills
CPA/MBA preferred
Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired
Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
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Salary: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Yearly
Location: Olive Branch, MS
Date Posted: February 8, 2021
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 03900-0011693219
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance