Description

There is a great opportunity for candidates who are driven by high expectations. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. Candidates who would be excited to become part of a successful company will be interested in Robert Half's opportunity to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department as a Controller. This permanent position is for a Controller who will work in the Hudson, Massachusetts region. In this role, it will be critical for you to plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead departmental staff. In this role, it will be critical for you to 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. You're a good fit for this position if you want exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.

How you will make an impact

• Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction

• Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis

• Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports

• Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective

• Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash

• Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts

• Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

• Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

• Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities

• Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques

• Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as requiredOur exclusive client has an immediate opening for a Financial Controller. The Controller opportunity is with an international manufacturer and will have responsibility for all accounting functions within their Massachusetts facility.

The ideal candidate will have previous Controllership experience within a manufacturing environment. The Controller will be hands on with the General Ledger, monthly close process, monthly reporting, cash flow, standard cost & inventory accounting and the annual budget process.

Previous experience with Payroll & HR is desired.

For immediate consideration, candidates can reach out directly to Robert LePage at 508-205-2123.

Requirements - Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• General ledger experience

• Adeptness in Multi-state Payroll

• Demonstrated knowledge of financial auditing

• Experience with Standard Cost Accounting

• General familiarity with financial analysis

• Financial reporting experience preferred

• Comprehensive knowledge of MS Dynamics 365 Business Central

• Deep understanding of Daily Cash Flow

• Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the "why"

• Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued

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

• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

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

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

• Ability to meet deadlines

• Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued

• Strong attention to detail

• Self-starter, ability to identify issues and resolve problems

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.

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