at Robert Half in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description Robert Half is seeking an ambitious Controller to become a vital part at an esteemed services company. This leadership role oversees an accounting and clerical department. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, handles the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluates accounting and internal control systems, and leads departmental staff. This company offers very competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth. We are seeking someone who will motivate others by maintaining a positive professional attitude; is honest, reliable and a leader; and will offer remarkable client services, managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As a leader, you will encourage innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and support creativity in your area of responsibility. Based in the Chicago, Illinois area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.
What you get to do every day
- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
- Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
- Reviews deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
- Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
- Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
- Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required
- Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
- Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash
- Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities
- Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
- Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies Requirements – Demonstrated analytical abilities, tendency to quickly connect dots and surmise logical outcomes
- Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills
- Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
- Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
- Strong familiarity with Monthly Financial Reporting
- Annual Internal Audit experience
- Proven knowledge of Third Party Collections
- Grant accounting experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of Direct Supervision
- Internal control review experience preferred
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
- Great attention to detail
- Prior work done in public accounting is desired
- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and 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.
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