Description There is a great opportunity for candidates who are driven by high expectations and have manufacturing industry experience. If you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued, this could be the job for you. A successful company is seeking a Controller through Robert Half to take responsibility for its accounting and clerical department. Based in the West Henrietta, New York area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position. You might be a good fit for 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. You will succeed in this position if you can 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.For confidential consideration, please apply or email your resume to Dana Rodak out of the Rochester, NY Robert Half office.What you get to do every day
Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties
Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
Analyze deliverables of self and team to confirm they meet client expectations
Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
Requirements
Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Financial Analytics experience
Expertise in Month-end Close Activities
Deep understanding of journal entries
Month end closings experience
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
CPA/MBA preferred
Strong analytical capabilities and discernment
High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
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