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Robert Half Controller in Canton, Ohio
Description
Robert Half is seeking candidates who 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, for a Controller position at a reputable Real Estate company. 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. If you can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services, this role might be right for you. Consider 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 could advance your career through this very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. This permanent position is for a Controller who will work in the Canton, Ohio region.
What you get to do every single day
Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required
Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties
Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation
Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners
Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations
Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection
Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
Requirements
Ability to complete multiple tasks and projects within deadlines
Expertise in financial analysis
Month end closings experience desired within a Real Estate or Property Management company
Strong communication and social skills
Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
Strong attention to detail
Prior work in Real Estate or Property Management is desired
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Experience with Yardi highly preferred
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