Finance Manager

This reputable company is seeking a Controller through Robert Half who has 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. 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 will be essential for this role. If you can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services, this role might be right for you. We're looking for creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. This opportunity could advance your career, along with providing you with a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. Based in the Los Angeles, California area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position.Key responsibilities- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques- Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts- Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management- Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies- Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis- Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month- Ensure deliverables of self and team meet client expectations- Occasionally perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities- Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required