Job Description
Job Description
Robert Half has partnered with a long-time client to hire a highly skilled Controller. This role is critical to managing and optimizing our financial operations, ensuring accuracy in accounting practices, and supporting strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in financial management, leadership, and analytical expertise to contribute to our company's continued growth, while being comfortable in a very hands-on and customer facing role as the financial leader of the organization.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee comprehensive accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger activities, settlements, and financial reporting.
• Prepare detailed and accurate financial statements on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Manage and monitor cash flow in a cash-intensive business environment, ensuring liquidity and operational efficiency.
• Lead the entire monthly closing process to ensure timely and accurate completion.
• Develop and enhance internal controls, accounting workflows, and financial systems to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Guide and mentor the accounting and administrative teams, fostering skill development and collaboration.
• Collaborate with leadership to establish financial strategies, key performance indicators (KPIs), and conduct scenario analyses.
• Implement process improvements and automation tools to streamline financial operations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with financial partners and clients, providing seamless support and communication.
• Deliver financial insights on commodity pricing, material recovery rates, operational efficiency, and other critical metrics to drive business success.
This is a very attractive opportunity to work for an organization that rewards your efforts and supports a very collaborative environment. Please apply immediately if you are interested to tracy.kaszuba at roberthalf or to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or equivalent certification.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting, including leadership roles.
• In-depth knowledge of financial reporting standards and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Experience in project costing, cost accounting, or manufacturing operations.