• Controller

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Cleveland, OH)


    Description

    Controller Opening for client in Cleveland!

     

    This position involves overseeing the financial operations of the company to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment with organizational goals. The candidate will play a crucial role in managing accounting procedures, financial controls, and cross-departmental relationships while driving revenue growth and cost optimization.

    Key Responsibilities:

    Financial Controls and Compliance:

    + Manage financial controls and accounting procedures to conform to governmental regulations and industry standards while ensuring operational efficiency.

    + Ensure all financial statements across all locations are accurate and fairly stated on a monthly basis.

    Transactional and Tax Activities:

    + Oversee required transaction entries and journal entries.

    + Handle all sales tax payments, returns, and related journal entries.

    + Coordinate and produce all tax documentation as required.

    Operational Efficiency:

    + Maintain speed and accuracy of billings and client payments by fostering relationships with customers and vendors.

    + Oversee purchasing, receiving, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll processes to ensure accurate recordkeeping.

    Strategic Financial Advice:

    + Provide advice to management on strategies to increase revenue and reduce costs.

    + Work collaboratively with the President/CEO on driving the company’s strategic vision.

    Banking and Cash Flow:

    + Reconcile bank statements for all locations regularly.

    + Manage banking relationships and ensure adequate cash flow across all divisions to meet organizational needs.

    Partnerships and Vendor Relationships:

    + Build and maintain relationships with the company’s accounting firm and other strategic financial partners.

    + Research and implement more cost-effective processes, including benefit programs and company insurance strategies.

    Desired Skills and Qualifications:

    + Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures, financial regulations, and tax compliance.

    + Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.

    + Proficiency in financial management software and systems.

    + Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to collaborate with customers, vendors, banks, and third-party firms.

    + Prior experience in managing multi-location financial operations is a plus.

     

    This role is critical to the success of the organization, as they will ensure financial accuracy, facilitate compliance with regulations, and contribute to long-term strategic growth.

     

    Requirements Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Auditing, Budget Processes, Month End Close, Bank Reconciliations, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Pro, Quickbooks Online, Treasury, Treasury Activities, Treasury Function

     

    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 works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

     

    All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

     

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