Description Contact this reputable company through Robert Half about their Controller position, 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 and clerical department. In this role, you will be 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. Leading with integrity and reliability and having the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services will be essential for this role. 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. If it's time to advance your career, find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the New Orleans, Louisiana region.Major responsibilities
Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis
Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash
Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports
Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation
Comfortable handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties
Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
Inspect deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection Requirements
BA/BS in Accounting, CPA a plus
Prior work done in public accounting is desired as is construction based accounting
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to exercise good judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
CPA/MBA preferred
Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued
Vow to meet business deadlines
High attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills
Strong familiarity with Job Cost
Cost accounting experience preferred
Supervisory Construction Accounting experience
Month end closings experience preferred
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.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.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.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https:///www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .
