Controller
Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Description
Our client is looking for a Controller to join their workforce in Minneapolis, Minnesota. This role serves as a key player in ensuring the financial health and success of the firm, with responsibilities spanning from financial analysis to advising and supporting the implementation of the firm's vision and goals. The Controller will be accountable to the CEO and will play a significant role in steering the firm’s financial planning and operational efficiency.
Responsibilities:
• Analyze the firm's fiscal strengths and weaknesses, and propose corrective actions when necessary to maintain the firm's fiscal health and growth.
• Collaborate with the CEO and Board to establish the firm's financial approach and direction.
• Guide the finance team in conducting the firm's daily financial operations.
• Continually evaluate areas for financial and operational process improvements and support the implementation of these improvements.
• Drive the firm's financial planning and develop an annual firm-wide budget in collaboration with the CEO, Marketing Manager, and Directors.
• Manage the annual firm-wide budget successfully, ensuring cash flow is appropriate for operational needs.
• Prepare forecasting reports quarterly and benchmarking reports monthly, keeping accurate financial records.
• Manage vendor and banking relationships, maintaining good relations.
• Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) and track these metrics monthly, reporting on both positive and negative trends.
• Innovate processes to maximize value in the most efficient manner possible.
• Provide monthly executive summaries to the Board and report current financials and other important performance metrics quarterly to all shareholders.
• Attend weekly meetings with the finance/ops team and CEO, as well as Board, Shareholder, and Practice Quarterly meetings.
Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of experience
• Proficiency in Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Solid understanding and experience with budget processes
• Hands-on experience with Deltek software would be a big plus but not required, Professional services experience ideal
• Ability to perform Month End Close activities
• Experience in Billing procedures
• Skills in analyzing revenues for financial accuracy and insights
• Demonstrated experience in cash forecasting and capital management
• Ability to maintain and manage bank relations
• Proficiency in conducting profitability analysis for financial decision making. They offer excellent benefits as well, including health, dental and vision, PTO and hybrid work schedule with 1-2 days in office per week.
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