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Robert Half International US Financial Controller in Santa Clara, California
Description
Jonathan Spielvogel of Robert Half Finance is looking for people who are driven by high expectations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. A successful company is seeking a Controller through Robert Half Finance to take responsibility for its accounting and clerical department. This full-time position is for a Controller who will work in the Santa Clara, California region. You will succeed in this position if you 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 effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, and are a creative type who can lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo, you might be right for this position. In this position, you will receive exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.
Key responsibilities
Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required
Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties
Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations
Requirements
Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Vow to meet business deadlines
Leadership experience preferred
CPA experience desired
Proficiency in Accounting Control
Knowledge of Big 4 Accounting Firm
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
Excellent attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Remarkable analytical, quantitative and social skills
Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are 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.
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Salary: $150,000.00 - $190,000.00 / Yearly
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Date Posted: February 24, 2021
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Reference: 00420-0011713533
Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance