Job Description

There is a great opportunity for candidates who are driven by high expectations. Candidates who thrive in roles where dedication, reliability, and leadership are valued will be a good match for this position. 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 department as a Controller. The Controller position is a permanent, ON SITE opportunity in the Cambridge, Ontario region. If you can 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, you might be right for this position. To succeed in this role, you will need 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. The company will reward you with exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth.

Your responsibilities

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

- Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

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

- Perform tasks associated with month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis

- Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required

- Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time

- Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities

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

- Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners

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

- Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management
- Proven analytical skills - defining problems, collecting relevant data, drawing valid conclusions, and recommending improvement/corrective actions

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

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

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

- Ability to handle multiple projects within strict deadlines

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

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

- CPA/MBA preferred

- Accounting experience in publicly-traded company a plus

- Strong communication skills and able to receive criticism well

- Month end closings experience

- Expertise in Process Improvement

- Experience with Global Treasury

- Foundational knowledge in international financial reporting standards

- Financial reporting experience

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

- Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision

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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.

Questions? Call your local office at 1.888.490.5461. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.

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Robert Half

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,...

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