Description This position is ideal for someone who is driven by high expectations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. Robert Half's new Controller opening will give you the opportunity to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department at a successful company. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Dallas, Texas region. 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. Candidates who know how to effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services will do well in this role along with creative types who can lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo. The company will reward you with exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.

What you get to do every single day

• Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques

• Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts

• Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

• Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis

• Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports

• Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities

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

• Ensure client satisfaction by reviewing deliverables of self and team

• Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash

• Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation

• Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll Requirements - Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing

• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

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

• Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

• Experience with Microsoft Excel

• Demonstrated knowledge of PeopleSoft

• Adeptness in Microsoft Excel

• Foundational knowledge in Excel Formulas

• Month end closings experience

• General ledger experience

• General familiarity with Supervisory management

• Comprehensive knowledge of Banking Industry

• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

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

• High attention to detail

• Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired

• Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

• Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills

• CPA/MBA preferred

• Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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