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. 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. Candidate must lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. Consider this position if you are a a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package, if it's time to advance your career. This permanent position is for a Controller who will work in the Stillwater, Minnesota region.Your responsibilities
Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations
Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis
Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time
Perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Analyze, apply and improve 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
Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required Requirements - BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Demonstrated knowledge of financial statement preparation
Command of payroll
Financial auditing experience
Monthly Bank Reconciliation experience highly preferred
Practical knowledge of bank reconciliations
General familiarity with financial statements consolidation
Adeptness in Financial Statement
Month end closings experience desired
Auditing experience
Experience with Analyze Financial Statements
Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills
2+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
CPA or MBA preferred
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .