What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Controller position at Robert Half?
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 Jana Chapman with Robert Half about becoming a Controller with a reputable company. Candidates who can 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, will be preferred for this position. Candidates who can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services, will be preferred for this position. We're looking for creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Are you looking for a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package? It might be time to advance your career in this position! The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Redmond, Oregon region.
Key responsibilities
- Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports
- Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation
- Guide all operations of the finance department, including 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
- Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties
- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis
- Manage the production 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
- Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
- Assure client expectations are met by reviewing deliverables of self and team
- Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
Please contact Jana Chapman with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03600-0012418145
Requirements
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
- Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
- Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions
- Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Proven knowledge of manufacturing
- Budgeting experience required
- SOX experience highly desired
- Deep understanding of financial reporting
- Month end closings experience desired
- GAAP Accounting experience
- Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
- Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well
- Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
- Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent
- Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
- CPA or MBA preferred
- Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
