Controller
Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: Menomonee Falls
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Description Robert Half is searching for an ambitious Controller
to join a reputable Hi Tech Engineering company. This is a
leadership role with responsibility over an accounting and clerical
department. As the Controller, you will be 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. Working with this company, you will
receive competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits
package, as well as strong career growth. We are searching for an
individual who can motivate others with a positive professional
attitude; displays integrity, reliability and leadership; and can
offer outstanding client services by managing self and other with
urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also be
responsible for key decision making and the ability to challenge,
negotiate and influence the team. As part of the leadership team,
you will be expected to lead the production of innovative ideas
that are sound and progressive, to challenge the status quo, and to
encourage creativity throughout your area of responsibility. The
permanent Controller position is situated in the Menomonee Falls,
Wisconsin area.Key responsibilities
- Occasionally perform duties beyond formal job
responsibilities
- Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and
systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide
improvements, as needed, with research, planning and
implementation
- Review deliverables of self and team to align with client
expectations
- Lead the operations of the finance department which includes
accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
- Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance
sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
- Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls
and most methodologies
- Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial
reports
- Collaborate with executive team and partners to support
efficient and effective firm-wide operation
- Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly
billing and other cash management techniques
- Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and
monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management
- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and
monitor them monthly Requirements - Good understanding of budget
forecasting
- General familiarity with cost accounting
- Quality experience with cost accounting
- Previous experience working with budgeting
- Inventory analysis experience
- Proven knowledge of Month-end Reports
- Well-founded grasp of Perform Month-end
- Strong familiarity with Month-end Close Activities
- Knowledge of SAP
- Wide ranging experience with cost analysis
- Earlier work involving budget management
- Month-end Journal Entries experience highly desired
- Foundational knowledge in Month-end Financial
- Practical knowledge of Manufacturing Cost Accounting
- Vow to meet business deadlines
- Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly
valued
- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a
strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
- Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills
- Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience
desired
- Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences
with wide-ranging backgrounds
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a
Controller preferred
- Detailed and have the ability work independently
- BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business
related field
- Experience working in a dynamic and changing company
environment a plus
- Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business
Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are
preferred
- Strong communication and social skills and able to receive
criticism well Robert Half is the worlds first and largest
specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified
job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract,
temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and
accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and
administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half puts you in
the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and
promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs,
competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.
Stay on top of every opportunity even on the go. Download the
Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap
apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.Robert
Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in
a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair
Chance Ordinance. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings
must be authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are
available to temporary professionals. Visit
https://roberthalf.gobenefits.net/ for more information. 2022
Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer.
M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking Apply Now, youre agreeing to
Robert Halfs Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/terms-of-use)
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