Robert Half Looking for Senior Director of Finance and Accounting at Oakland, CA Full Time

Description Robert Half is seeking an ambitious and enthusiastic Controller to join the ranks at a well-respected Non-Profit company. The leadership position is responsible for an accounting and clerical department. The Controller plans and directs all accounting operational functions, handles the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluates accounting and internal control systems, and leads departmental staff. This company has very competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunity for career growth. We are seeking someone who will motivate others by maintaining a positive professional attitude; is honest, reliable and a leader; and will offer remarkable client services, managing self and others with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. Being part of the leadership team, you will advance the production of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and encourage creativity in your team. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Berkeley, California region.

Key responsibilities

• Reviews deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations

• Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities

• Present executive committee and partners with monthly financial reports

• Direct finance department activities, such as accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll

• Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible

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

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

• Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed

• Manage the creation of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them on a monthly basis

• Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies

• Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis Requirements – Outstanding communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, both oral and written, and ability to build as well as deliver effective presentations

• High attention to detail and possesses excellent organizational and writing skills

• Prior work done in public accounting is desired

• Comfortable working in a changing and dynamic environment

• Comprehensive knowledge of month end closings

• Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines

• Self-starter with efficient time management and organizational skills

• Excellent written/verbal communication and organizational skills

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including as a Controller preferred

• Prior work in technology, analytics and management experience desired

• Accomplished in analytical, quantitative and social skills

• CPA or MBA preferred

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

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