Job Information
Robert Half International Controller in Omaha, Nebraska
Description
Robert Half Finance is searching for an ambitious Controller to join a reputable Transport company. In this leadership position, you will direct 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 has very competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunity for career growth. We want to hear from you if you can motivate others with your positive professional attitude; are honest, reliable and a leader; and can provide outstanding client services by managing self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability. In addition, your responsibilities will include key decision making and challenging, negotiating and influencing the team. As a leader, you will encourage innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and support creativity in your area of responsibility. Based in the Omaha, Nebraska area, this opening for a Controller is a full-time position.
What you get to do every day
Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Assess deliverables of self and team to verify 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 monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management
Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
Requirements
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Excellent attention to detail
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
General ledger experience
Solid understanding of month end closings
Proficiency in budgeting
CPA/MBA preferred
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.
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Salary: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 / Yearly
Location: Omaha, NE
Date Posted: February 19, 2021
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 02500-0011711766
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance