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Robert Half Controller in East Lansing, Michigan
Description Candidates who are driven by high expectations will be interested in this position. If you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued, this could be the job for you. Robert Half's new Controller opening will give you the opportunity to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department at a successful company. This permanent position is for a Controller who will work in the East Lansing, Michigan region. In this role, it will be critical for you 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. 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. If your ideal job offers you exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth, this is a good fit!
Your responsibilities
Check deliverables of self and team to certify they meet client expectations
Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities
Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation
Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time Requirements - Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities
Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing effectively throughout all levels of the company
Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment
Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger
Adeptness in Prepare Trial Balance
Budget administration experience required
Income Statements experience highly preferred
Foundational knowledge in Accounts Payable (AP)
General familiarity with General Journal
Strong familiarity with financial statement preparation
Practical knowledge of Balance Sheet Account Reconciliation
Solid understanding of Annual Operating Budget
Accounts Receivable (AR) experience highly desired
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
High attention to detail
Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
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