Salary: $65.00 to $75.00 hourly

Description

We are looking for a motivated and meticulous Controller to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. In this long-term contract role, you will oversee critical financial operations, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial processes and reporting. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a team, implement best practices, and contribute to the organization’s success.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, collections, and payroll.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate preparation of income statements, balance sheets, account reconciliations, and general ledger analysis.
• Prepare detailed cash flow reports, forecasting weekly and monthly cash requirements, and manage daily cash activities.
• Implement and monitor cash management strategies to optimize timely collection of receivables and streamline billing processes.
• Present comprehensive financial reports to executive leadership and key stakeholders on a monthly basis.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop the annual budget and financial forecasts, tracking performance against these benchmarks.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems and internal controls to ensure compliance and operational efficiency.
• Lead and mentor departmental staff, fostering a collaborative and focused work environment.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a senior accounting or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close processes.
• Proficiency in financial software, including PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both high-level strategic initiatives and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in large organizational settings is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy and reliability in financial reporting.
  
  
  

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.

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