Controller

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Robert Half is looking for a Controller to oversee core accounting operations for a small office environment and provide steady financial leadership to a small team. This Controller role is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage reporting, guide budgeting activities, and maintain strong oversight of the general ledger. This Controller role is looking for someone who likes a small company feel and who likes a good work life balance. This Controller opening will manage a small staff for the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly close process to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting and proper reconciliation of accounts.
• Oversee the general ledger by reviewing entries, maintaining account integrity, and resolving discrepancies as they arise.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports to support informed business decisions.
• Manage a small team
• Assist with accounting system-related updates or process changes when needed, ensuring continuity and accuracy in financial operations.
• Demonstrated experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership position, could be an Accounting Manager ready for the next step.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close procedures and full-cycle accounting operations.
• Proven expertise in general ledger management, account reconciliation, and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgets, tracking financial performance, and analyzing variances.
• Solid understanding of accounting systems and the ability to adapt to system-related process changes.
• High level of accuracy, sound judgment, and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.