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DescriptionFor inquiries or to apply, send your resume to Rick.Landuyt@roberthalf.com with "Assistant Controller" in the subject.Candidates who are driven by high expectations will be interested in this position. The full-time Assistant Controller position is situated in the Chicago, Illinois area. This position will prepare statements and oversee processes for an Accounting Department at a well-established Real Estate Firm. You will succeed in this position if you can effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, 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.Your responsibilities
Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required
Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation
Ensure client satisfaction by reviewing deliverables of self and team
Perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities
Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
Oversee CAM reconciliations
Lease Management
Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection
Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management
Requirements
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, specifically in Real Estate
CPA or MBA preferred
BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
Microsoft Excel experience desired
Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills
Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
Strong communication and social skills and able to receive criticism well
Prior work done in public accounting is desired
Ability to work well in matrix organization and dealing with ambiguity
Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
Observant, accurate and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
For inquiries or to apply, send your resume to Rick.Landuyt@roberthalf.com with "Assistant Controller" in the subject.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: Chicago, ILDate Posted: February 20, 2020Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 01300-0011390913Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance
