Controller

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, contact Robert Half about becoming a Controller with a reputable company. In this role, it will be critical for you to 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. Leading with integrity and reliability and having the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services will be essential for this role. Consider this position if you are a a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. This very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package could advance your career. Based in the Sanborn, New York area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.What you get to do every single day- Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation- Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed- Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management- Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month- Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities- Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll- Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time- Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis- Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies- Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis- Inspect deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations

Salary : $115,000 - $125,000