Controller

Description We are in search of a Controller to join our team in the Service industry, based in Richardson, Texas. As a Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and providing leadership in the accounting process. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity.Responsibilities: Provide leadership for the month-end and year-end accounting close process. Guarantee timely and precise financial reporting. Assist with the financial integration of an acquisition. Collaborate effectively with the acquisition team and leaders from various departments. Utilize QuickBooks expertise in handling financial matters. Report directly to the Chief Financial Officer. Maintain and process customer credit applications with accuracy and efficiency. Keep accurate customer credit records and monitor customer accounts. Take appropriate action based on customer account monitoring. Resolve customer inquiries professionally and promptly. Requirements Must possess a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification. Proven experience in Controllership is necessary. Proficiency in using QuickBooks for financial management and operations. Demonstrated experience in managing Month End Close processes. Familiarity with Paylocity software for payroll and HR services. Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. Excellent communication and leadership skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic service industry environment. Demonstrated ability to strategize and implement financial procedures. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and exercise extreme discretion. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation. Strong problem-solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses. 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 including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .