Controller

Description Do you want to be a Controller with a reputable company? Contact 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. This role's duties will require 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. This role's duties will require leading with integrity and reliability and having the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. You might be a good fit for this position if you are a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. You might be in a good place to advance your career with this opportunity's very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Memphis, Tennessee region.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly

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

• Review deliverables of self and team to align with client expectations

• Occasionally perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities

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

• Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required

• Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis

• Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management

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

• Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners Requirements - High attention to detail

• Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

• Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills

• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

• Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued

• Knowledge of financial statement preparation

• Month-end Close Activities experience

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field

• Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred

• Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required

• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company

• Remarkable analytical, quantitative and social skills

• Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

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