What are the responsibilities and job description for the Controller position at Robert Half?
Do you have hands on experience in all aspects of accounting with knowledge of HR? Contact Robert Half about this reputable company's Controller opportunity. If you are good at planning and executing all accounting operational functions, handling the preparation of financial data for financial statements, and evaluating accounting and internal control systems, this role might be right for you. This is a great opportunity for a small business controller with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Is it time to advance your career? Find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. Based in the Columbia, South Carolina area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.
Your responsibilities in this role
- Prepare monthly financial reports
- Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
- Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
- Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
- Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management
- Ensure deliverables of self and team meet client expectations
- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis
- Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
- Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required
- Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
- Great attention to detail
- Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
- Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
- Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
- Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field preferred
- Command of GAAP Accounting
- Comprehensive knowledge of QuickBooks
- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
- Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Salary : $70,000 - $100,000
