Controller

Robert Half has an opening for an ambitious Controller for a reputable company in the Manufacturing industry. In this leadership position, you will direct an accounting and clerical department. Manufacturing and standard cost accounting experience is required, and SAP is strongly preferred. As the Controller, your tasks will include planning and directing all accounting operational functions, managing the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assessing accounting and internal control systems, and guiding departmental staff. This company offers a very competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package along with strong career growth. We want to hear from you if you can motivate others with your positive professional attitude; are honest, reliable and a leader; and can provide outstanding client services by managing self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As a part of the leadership team, you will lead the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and foster creativity throughout your area of responsibility. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located 100% onsite in Rocky Mount, North Carolina.

Your responsibilities in this role

• Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations
• Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed
• Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports
• Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
• Capable of handling responsibilities beyond formal job duties
• Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible
• Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
• Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
• Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
• Manage daily cash and prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
• Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly