Controller

at  Robert Half

Do you want to be a Controller / Director of Finance with a reputable company? Contact Robert Half 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 role’s duties will require planning and directing all accounting operational functions, handling the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluating accounting and internal control systems, and leading departmental staff. The ideal candidate for this position can 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 Worcester, Massachusetts region. For Immediate interview contact Victor Muller at 508 205 2136.

What you get to do every day

• Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
• Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
• Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management
• Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
• Review deliverables of self and team to align with client expectations
• Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
• Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
• Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
• Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
• Comfortable handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties
• Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
• Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills
• Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued
• Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
• Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
• General familiarity with month end closings
• Accounting operations experience
• Practical knowledge of budgeting
• Strong familiarity with Accounting Systems
• Foundational knowledge in Accounts Payable (AP)
• Proven knowledge of Accounting close process
• Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
• Well-founded grasp of Bank Account Reconciliation
• Account reconciliation experience desired

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• Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
• Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
• Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management
• Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
• Review deliverables of self and team to align with client expectations
• Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
• Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
• Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
• Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
• Comfortable handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties
• Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
• 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
• Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
• Excellent analytical, quantitative and social skills
• Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued
• Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail
• Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
• Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
• General familiarity with month end closings
• Accounting operations experience
• Practical knowledge of budgeting
• Strong familiarity with Accounting Systems
• Foundational knowledge in Accounts Payable (AP)
• Proven knowledge of Accounting close process
• Accounts Receivable (AR) experience
• Well-founded grasp of Bank Account Reconciliation
• Account reconciliation experience desire