Controller

Ref ID: 02791469

Classification: Controller

Compensation: $70000.00 to $80000.00 yearly

You could become a Controller with this company working with Robert Half Finance, 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. 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. This position is for a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. This opportunity could advance your career, along with providing you with a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. The Controller position is a full-time opportunity in the Sioux City, South Dakota region.

Your responsibilities in this role

- Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

- Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation

- Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management

- Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports

- Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques

- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis

- Manage the production 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

- Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations

- Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities

Job Requirements:
- Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required

- Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus

- Extraordinary analytical, quantitative and social skills

- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field

- Vendor Management experience preferred

- Month end closings experience desired

- Financial reporting experience

- Proficiency in supervising

- Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines

- Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

- Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

- CPA or MBA preferred

- Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus

- Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision

- Attention to detail and demonstrated ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement

- Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well

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