Description

Robert Half has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Controller to join a well-respected manufacturing company. This is a leadership role with responsibility over an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, you will be planning and directing all accounting operational functions, handling the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluating accounting and internal control systems, and leading departmental staff. This company offers very competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent career growth. We are seeking someone who will motivate others by maintaining a positive professional attitude; is honest, reliable and a leader; and will offer remarkable client services, managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also be responsible for key decision making and the ability to challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As part of the leadership team, you will be expected to lead the production of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, to challenge the status quo, and to encourage creativity throughout your area of responsibility. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Houston, Texas region.

What you get to do every day
- Ensure client satisfaction by reviewing deliverables of self and team
- Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
- Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
- Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation
- Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash
- Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis
- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
- Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports
- Respond on items beyond formal job responsibilities
- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques
- Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting
• 5+ years' experience in Controller role with revenues over 40MM annually.
• Meet the travel requirements, 10% minimum
• Manufacturing(standard cost), Inventory management
• ERP system experience
• Multi entity oversight