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Robert Half Controller in Madison Heights, Michigan
Description
Contact Robert Half about this reputable manufacturing and distribution company's Controller opportunity, 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 department. 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 will be essential for this role. To succeed in this role, you will need to lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. If you're a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing, this might be the job for you. This opportunity's very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package could advance your career. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Madison Heights, Michigan region.
Your responsibilities in this role
Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month
Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, financial statements, job costing, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction
Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities
Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
Requirements
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred in the manufacturing industry
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field preferred
Proficiency in Job Cost
Solid understanding of month end closings
Financial Statement experience
Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required
Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
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