Controller

Join the ranks at a well-respected services company as a Controller through Robert Half. In this leadership role, you will manage an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, you will plan and direct all accounting operational functions, manage the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assess accounting and internal control systems, and guide departmental staff. Working with this company, you will receive competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, as well as strong 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 be responsible for key decision making and the ability to challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As a leader, you will encourage innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and support creativity in your area of responsibility. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Brattleboro, Vermont region.

Your responsibilities

- Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

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

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

- Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

- Assure client expectations are met by reviewing deliverables of self and team

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

- Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection

- Comfortable handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties

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

- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis

- Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners- Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

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

- Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus

- Excellent written, verbal and social communication skills highly desired

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

- Demonstrated ability in strong analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred

- Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision

- Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Excel

- GAAP Accounting experience required

- Ability to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent, and to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment

- High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills

- Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

- Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired