What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller or CFO position at Robert Half?
Robert Half has a client in the Travel industry seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic Controller/CFO to join their esteemed company. In this leadership position, you will direct an accounting/finance department. As the Controller, you will be 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. This company offers very competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth. We want to hear from you if you can motivate others with your positive professional attitude; are honest, reliable and a leader; and can provide outstanding client services by managing self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also be expected to make key decisions and be able to challenge, negotiate and influence the team. You will join the leadership team in supporting the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenging the status quo, and fostering creativity in your department. This permanent position is for a Controller/CFO who will work in Dallas, Texas on a hybrid basis.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
- Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
- Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
- Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective
- 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
- Analyze deliverables of self and team to confirm they meet client expectations
- Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
- Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection
- Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
- Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
If interested in hearing more about this role, please email a resume to Liz Noyes at Robert Half via linked in.
