at Robert Half in Wilmette, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Description Contact this reputable company through Robert Half about their Controller position, 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 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. This position is for candidates who can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. The ideal candidate for this position is a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Are you looking for a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package? It might be time to advance your career in this position! The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Wilmette, Illinois region.
Your responsibilities
- Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
- Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities
- Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
- Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports
- Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation
- Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
- Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
- Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
- Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
- Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations
- Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll Requirements – The ideal candidate will be highly-skilled with exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
- High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
- Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
- Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
- Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
- Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
- Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Expertise in retail
- Strong familiarity with CPA
- Microsoft Excel experience
- Comprehensive knowledge of manufacturing
- Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired
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.
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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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