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Robert Half Controller in Indianapolis, Indiana
Description
For Robert Half's client, you could become a Controller with a reputable Real Estate Construction & Development company. 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. In this role, you will be planning and directing all accounting operational functions, handling the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluating accounting and internal control systems, and leading departmental staff. You might be a good fit for this position if you can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. We're looking for creative team players with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. This opportunity's very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package could advance your career. The Controller position is a permanent opportunity in the Indianapolis, Indiana region.
How you will make an impact
Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective
Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management
Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations
Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll
Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports
Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
Perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities
Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation
Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis
Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
Requirements - BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
Dedication and requisite skills to meet critical business deadlines
CPA or MBA preferred
Strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations
Experience working in a dynamic and changing company environment a plus
Construction Accounting experience
Construction Drawings experience
Real estate project accounting experience highly valued
Month end closings experience
Earlier work involving residential real estate
Adeptness in Month-end Close Activities
Cash forecasting experience highly preferred
Practical knowledge of Create Dashboards
Foundational knowledge in Direct Supervision
Construction Accounting experience
Comprehension of Microsoft Excel
Previous experience working with Real estate financing
Background working with commercial real estate
Demonstrated knowledge of financial reporting
Good understanding of Real Estate Accounting
General familiarity with Reporting Dashboards
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Earlier experience in public accounting is highly valued
Exemplary analytical, quantitative and social skills
Past work in technology, analytics and management experience highly valued
High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills
Self-starter and strong ethical standards
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