Description

Candidates who are driven by high expectations will be interested in this position. The ideal candidate for this position thrives in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. A successful company is seeking a Controller through Robert Half to take responsibility for its accounting and clerical department. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Pearl City, Hawaii region. The ideal candidate for this position 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. Candidates who know how to effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services will do well in this role along with creative types who can lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo. If you are interested in this role, please contact Melissa Tree at 808.452.0254

Your responsibilities

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

• Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation

• Ensure client satisfaction by reviewing deliverables of self and team

• Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

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

• Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

• Respond on items beyond formal job responsibilities

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

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

• Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports

• Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts

  Requirements

• Attention to detail and proven ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement

• CPA or MBA preferred

• Proficiency in Construction Accounting

• CPA experience desired

• Proven knowledge of Cash Flow Forecasts

• Well-founded grasp of Sage 300

• Cash Flow Forecasts experience highly desired

• Command of GAAP Accounting

• Foundational knowledge in financial analysis

• Candidate must possess first-rate analytical, quantitative and social skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

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

• Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued

• Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

• Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work in a dynamic and changing environment

• Strong organizational skills and a proven ability to meet deadlines

  Preference will be given to applicants currently residing in Hawaii due to the nature of the job requirements.

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