Controller

Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: Lincoln
Posted on: February 14, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionCandidates who are driven by high expectations will be interested in this position. You're a likely candidate for this job if you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. Candidates who would be excited to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department will be interested in Robert Half Finance's opportunity to join a successful company as a Controller. The full-time Controller position is situated in the Lincoln, Nebraska area. This position is for 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. This role's duties will require effectively managing self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, leading while also being a team player, generating innovative ideas, and challenging the status quo. The company will reward you with exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.Major responsibilities

• Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
• Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
• Each month, present executive committee and partners with 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
• Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
• Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
• Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
• Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
• Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities
• Ensure client satisfaction by reviewing deliverables of self and team
• Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash managementFor immediate consideration please submit your resume to Nic.Steffl@RobertHalf.comRequirements
  • Excellent verbal, written, and social communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
  • Skillful in analytical, quantitative and social skills
  • Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
  • Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
  • Proficiency in Month-end Close Activities
  • Month-end Reports experience
  • Ad Hoc Financial Analysis experience
  • Month end closings experience preferred
  • Proven knowledge of financial analysis
  • Comprehensive knowledge of budget forecasting
  • Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
  • Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines
  • Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued
  • BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
  • High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
  • Previous experience in public accounting is highly valuedRobert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers since 1948. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 / YearlyLocation: Lincoln, NEDate Posted: February 7, 2020Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 02500-0011372048Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance

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