Job Description

You might be a good fit for this position if you are driven by high expectations. If you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued, this could be the job for you. You might be the Controller Robert Half is looking for, if you want to take responsibility for the accounting and clerical department of a successful company. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania region. This role's duties will require 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. Candidates who can effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services, lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo, will be preferred for this position. This is a great opportunity for exceptional compensation, benefits and potential for career growth.

Your responsibilities

- Give executive committee and partners monthly financial reports

- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis

- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis

- Time monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is punctual

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

- Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation

- Inspect deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations

- Handle daily cash management and produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals

- Analyze, apply and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

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

- Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities

Requirements

Prior Hotel Experience

Command of finance

- Proficiency in auditing

- Solid understanding of month end closings

- Outstanding technology, analytics and management experience required

- Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing

- 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

- Attentive, ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

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

- Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines

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

- Prior experience in a public accounting environment is highly valued

- Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

- Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills

- Seizes opportunities to produce results without direct supervision