Controller

DescriptionYou might be a good fit for this position if you are driven by high expectations. You're a likely candidate for this job if you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. If you want to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department, Robert Half Finance is looking for a Controller to join a successful company. The Controller position is a full-time opportunity in the Greensboro, North Carolina region. 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, you might be right for this position. To succeed in this role, you will need to effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo. This is a good role for anyone seeking exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.How you will make an impact

Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis

Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required

Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports

Ensure deliverables of self and team meet client expectations

Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties

Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation

Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management

Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis

Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques

Requirements

Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings

Financial statement preparation experience preferred

Strong familiarity with Bank Account Reconciliation

Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"

Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field

Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

CPA/MBA preferred

Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening)

Prior work done in public accounting is desired

Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

Ability to meet deadlines

Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

Robert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers since 1948. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune® magazine’s list of “World's Most Admired Companies” since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2019 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 / YearlyLocation: Greensboro, NCDate Posted: August 19, 2019Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 03210-0011128118Staffing Area: Finance