Description A prominent services company is looking to grow its team by hiring a Controller through Robert Half. In this leadership role, you will manage an accounting and clerical department. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, handles the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluates accounting and internal control systems, and leads departmental staff. This company provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and strong opportunity for 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 make key decisions and 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 Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Lexington, Kentucky region.

How you will make an impact

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

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

• Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities

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

• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly

• Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports

• Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation

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

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

• Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time

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

• Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued

• Vow to meet business deadlines

• Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required

• Proficiency in month end closings

• Financial statement preparation experience desired

• Command of Annual Budget

• Takes action on items beyond formal job responsibilities

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

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (verbal, written, and listening)

• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

• Excellent attention to detail

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

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

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5 years as a Controller preferred

• CPA or MBA preferred

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