What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller/Finance Manager position at Robert Half?
Robert Half is looking for an ambitious Controller to join a well-respected services company. In this leadership role, you will manage an accounting and clerical department. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, manages the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, analyzes accounting and internal control systems, and guides departmental staff. This company has very competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunity for 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. In addition, your responsibilities will include key decision making and challenging, negotiating and influencing the team. As part of the leadership team, you will be expected to lead the production of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, to challenge the status quo, and to encourage creativity throughout your area of responsibility. Based in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.
What you get to do every day
- Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
- Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
- Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly
- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts and handle G/L analysis
- Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required
- Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
- Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective
- Produce cash-flow reports, calculate cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash
- Inspect deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Requirements
- Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
-Manufacturing industry experience required
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Budget forecasting experience
- Adeptness in month end closings
- Monthly Financials experience desired
- Deep understanding of budgeting
- General familiarity with general ledger
- Expertise in cash management
- Demonstrated knowledge of fixed assets
- Cost accounting experience highly desired
- Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
- Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
- Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
- Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
- Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
- Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Great written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
- Vow to meet business deadlines
