Controller

Description Contact Robert Half about this reputable Aerospace company's Controller opportunity, if you have a knack for leading with high standards, positively motivating others, and making critical decisions and have experience taking charge of an accounting and clerical department. Candidates who can plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead departmental staff, will be preferred for this position. The ideal candidate for this position can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. Candidates who are creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing will be preferred for this position. If it's time to advance your career, find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Whippany, New Jersey region.Responsibilities

Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities

Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis

Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports

Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis

Analyze deliverables of self and team to confirm they meet client expectations

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

Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques

Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed

Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure efficient and successful firm-wide operation Requirements - Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued

CPA or MBA preferred

Demonstrated ability to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds

Skilled in analytical, quantitative and social skills

Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges

Commitment and abilities to meet critical business deadlines

Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high pressure environment, to prioritize deals and adapt to quick changes while remaining diligent

Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field

Progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required

Microsoft Excel experience

Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

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