Plant Controller

You're a likely candidate for this job if you are driven by high expectations and a penchant to lead! You might be a good fit for this position if you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. Candidates who would be excited to become part of a successful company will be interested in Robert Half's opportunity to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department as a Controller. The permanent Controller position is situated in the Tacoma, Washington area. To succeed in this role, you will need 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. Effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services will be essential for this role, and a creative type who can lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo. This position offers exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth. Enjoy a hybrid work schedule for an improved work/life balance. This team is full of positive thinkers, with great attitudes, and need a leader to help guide them!

What you get to do every single day

- Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual

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

- Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties

- Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

- Analyze deliverables of self and team to confirm they meet client expectations

- Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation

- Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

- Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

- Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts

- Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports

- Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required