Controller

DescriptionRobert Half Finance is helping a renowned services company find an ambitious candidate to fill the role of a Controller. This is a leadership role with responsibility over an accounting and clerical department. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, manages the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, analyzes accounting and internal control systems, and guides departmental staff. This company offers very competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth. We are seeking an individual for this role who is able to motivate others by maintaining a positive professional attitude; exhibit integrity, reliability and leadership; and is capable of providing exceptional client services by managing self and others by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also be responsible for key decision making and the ability to challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As a part of the leadership team, you will lead the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and foster creativity throughout your area of responsibility. The full-time Controller position is situated in Sonoma County. Please reach out for further information to Alison.brenchley@roberthalf.comYour responsibilities in this role

Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management

Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners

Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation

Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

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

Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts

Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection

Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties

Check deliverables of self and team to certify they meet client expectations

Requirements

3+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

Candidate must possess first-rate analytical, quantitative and social skills

Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

CPA or MBA preferred - not essential

Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required

Strong attention to detail

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

Skilled in the construction and delivery of effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

Prior work done in public accounting is desired

Sound written and verbal communication skills

Month end closings experience

Foundational knowledge in inventory controls

Proficiency in Accounting Functions

Adjusting Journal Entries experience required

Vow to meet business deadlines

Robert 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® magazine’s 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: DOELocation: Petaluma, CADate Posted: August 21, 2019Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 00090-0011131059Staffing Area: Finance