Controller

Do you want to work as a Controller? Robert Half has a current opening with privately held, $30 million dollar distribution company you don't want to miss. This company is family owned and has been in business for over 60 years!. This is a leadership role reporting to ownership with responsibility over the accounting department. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, manages the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal financial statements, analyzes accounting and internal control systems, and guides departmental staff. This company offers a very competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package along with strong career growth. We are looking for someone who motivates others through a positive professional attitude; exhibits integrity, reliability and leadership; and is able to provide exceptional client services by managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As a leader, you will encourage innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and support creativity in your area of responsibility. This permanent position is for a Controller who will work in the Foxboro, Massachusetts region.

Responsibilities

- Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual

- Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation

- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis

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

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

- Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties

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

- Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports

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

- Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management

- Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation