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Robert Half Controller in Orlando, Florida
Description
Contact Robert Half about this reputable company's Controller opportunity, 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. 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, this role might be right for you. We're looking for creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. This opportunity will provide you with a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. If it's time to advance your career, consider this position. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Orlando, Florida region.
Major responsibilities
Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly
Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis
Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective
Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required
For immediate consideration regarding the Controller position, please send your resume to Mitch Anderson, AVP and Practice Director. *You can find my email on LinkedIn (Mitch Anderson, MBA) to send me your resume directly. You can also call (407) 214-8427.
Requirements - Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
Extraordinary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
CPA or MBA preferred
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Cash flow management experience
Expertise in month end closings
Comprehensive knowledge of Profit Loss
Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued
Excellent oral and written communications skills
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