Robert Half is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Controller to join the ranks at a well-respected Real Estate & Property company. In this leadership position, you will direct an accounting and clerical department.

• Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual
• Manage the creation of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts
• Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports
• Work closely with executive team and partners to ensure that firm-wide operation is efficient and effective
• Able to perform additional tasks beyond formal job duties
• Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction
• Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals
• Assess, execute and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies
• Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required
• Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis
• Oversee the activities of the finance department, such as accounts payable, billings & collections.

• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic and constantly changing company environment
• Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued
• Advanced credentials such as a Masters of Business Administration / MBA or Certified Public Accountant / CPA are preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics or other business related field
• Attention to detail and ability to follow standard procedures is a requirement
• Excellent technology, analytics and management experience required
• Self-driven motivator who takes initiative on projects with a strong ability to understand and solve creative challenges
• Sharp, analytical thinking abilities, always seeking to draw connections and identify the “why”
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Sound written and verbal communication skills
• Excel Formulas experience highly desired
• Deep understanding of treasury
• Proven knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Practical knowledge of University Degree
• Well-founded grasp of Pivot Table
• General familiarity with VLOOKUP
• Quality experience with Shared Services
• Foundational knowledge in NetSuite
• Accounts Payable (AP) experience desired
• Accounts Receivable (AR) experience preferred
• Able to build and deliver effective presentations to audiences with wide-ranging backgrounds