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Robert Half Controller in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Description Join the ranks at a well-respected services company as a Controller through Robert Half. In this leadership role, you will manage 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 are searching for an individual who can motivate others with a positive professional attitude; displays integrity, reliability and leadership; and can offer outstanding client services by managing self and other with urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence 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. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Saint Paul, Minnesota region.
Major responsibilities
Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation
Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports
Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash
Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations
Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis Requirements - Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired
10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
CPA or MBA preferred
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Be detailed, flexible, and organized
Strong analytical capabilities and discernment
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Strong communication and social skills
Construction Accounting experience desired
Comprehension of financial auditing
Monthly Financial Reporting experience highly desired
Deep understanding of Analyze Financial Statements
Good understanding of Month-end Journal Entries
Command of month end closings
General familiarity with budget forecasting
Practical knowledge of Cash Flow Analysis
Wide ranging experience with Cash Flow Analysis
Proven knowledge of NetSuite
Well-founded grasp of budgeting
Previous experience working with Internal Control
Quality experience with cash flow management
Foundational knowledge in Analyze Financial Statements
Skills in auditing
Earlier work involving journal entries
Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
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