Description You're a good fit for Robert Half's Controller position with a reputable company, 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. This position is for candidates who 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. To succeed in this role, you will need to lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. If you're a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing, this might be the job for you. This opportunity could advance your career, along with providing you with a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. Based in the Williamsburg, Virginia area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.Your responsibilities in this role
Lead the operations of the finance department which includes 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
Respond on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time
Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation
Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
Reviews deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management Requirements - Prior work done in public accounting is desired
High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
General ledger experience required
Journal Entry experience
Month end closings experience
Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills
Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are 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) .