Job Description

Robert Half is actively searching for an earnest, resourceful Controller to join the innovative team at an prominent services company. This leadership role oversees 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. Other duties include sales and use tax filings, oversight on all inventory and inventory accounting, etc. Working with this company, you will receive competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package, as well as strong career growth. We are looking for someone who motivates others through a positive professional attitude; exhibits integrity, reliability and leadership; and is able to provide exceptional client services by managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. Being part of the leadership team, you will advance the production of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and encourage creativity in your team. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Kansas City, Missouri region. If you or someone you know is interested in this Controller opportunity, please contact Molly Gardner at 816-601-1196 for further details.

Your responsibilities

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

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

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

- Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities

- Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

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

- Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts

- Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed

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

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

- Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

Requirements

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

- Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired

- Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

- Outstanding analytical, quantitative and social skills

- CPA/MBA preferred

- Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

- Comprehensive knowledge of Bill of materials (BOM)

- Equipment Inventory experience

- Knowledge of Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

- Foundational knowledge in Fixed Asset Inventory

- Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines

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

- Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing

- Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued

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

- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment

Robert Half