Controller

Responsibilities

• Direct accounting and reporting activities across multiple entities, ensuring consistent financial oversight and reliable results.
• Produce monthly and annual financial statements supported by meaningful analysis to help leadership evaluate performance.
• Lead the close process by managing general ledger activity, posting entries, reconciling accounts, and resolving discrepancies on schedule.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations spanning payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Manage banking activity, complete cash reconciliations, and provide timely reporting on cash positions and transactions.
• Handle tax-related obligations such as payroll tax filings, sales and use tax reporting, property tax submissions, and year-end forms including W-2s and 1099s.
• Supervise accounting staff, assign priorities, and review work to ensure deadlines and quality standards are met.
• Partner with external auditors, insurance representatives, and financial service providers while supplying documentation for audits and reviews.
• Contribute to budgeting, financial planning, and accounting system enhancement initiatives that improve reporting and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close and year-end close activities in a controller or senior accounting capacity.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger management, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and their practical application in a business environment.
• Experience overseeing core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and cash activity.
• Background supporting budgeting processes and financial planning efforts.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across entities while maintaining accuracy and meeting reporting deadlines.
• Experience working with external auditors, tax-related filings, and compliance reporting requirements.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Hands-on experience in accounting and reporting activities.
• Strong analytical skills to produce meaningful financial analysis.
• Experience leading the close process and managing general ledger activity.
• Knowledge of tax laws and regulations related to payroll, sales and use, and property taxes.
• Ability to supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Experience working with external auditors and financial service providers.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to partner with various stakeholders.

Skills

• Financial reporting and analysis.
• General ledger management and reconciliation.
• Tax compliance and reporting.
• Accounting system enhancement and improvement.
• External audit coordination and support.
• Team leadership and supervision.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position available.

Company Information

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