Controller

Candidates who are driven by high expectations will be interested in this position. We're looking for people who thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. A successful company is seeking a Controller through Robert Half to take responsibility for its accounting and clerical department. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Tracy, California region. Responsibilities include 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 position is for candidates who can effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo. In this position, you will receive exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth. Call Jackie Meza at 209.227.6563 for consideration on this role

Your responsibilities

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

- Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed

- Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

- Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

- Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation

- Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month

- Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly

- Check deliverables of self and team to certify they meet client expectations

- Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

- Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques

Requirements

- Auditing experience preferred

- Strong familiarity with payroll

- Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Receivable (AR)

- Accounts Receivable (AR) experience preferred

- Adeptness in Accounts Payable (AP)

- Annual Budget experience desired

- Accounts Payable (AP) experience highly desired

- Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well

- Self-starter and strong ethical standards

- Strong analytical capabilities and discernment

- Ability to meet deadlines

- Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired

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

- Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued

- 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

- Be detailed, flexible, and organized

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

- CPA/MBA preferred

- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000