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Robert Half's Madison team is partnered on a search for a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support financial planning, and lead core reporting and compliance activities. This role offers a strong opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing team priorities, improving processes, and partnering with leadership on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience (overseeing a team of 5), a CPA and be comfortable presenting financials to other leaders.
Job Responsibility:
Partner with finance leadership to oversee daily accounting operations, including staff accountants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities
Lead month-end close processes, review journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting and account analysis
Assist with the annual business plan and lead the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and budget analysis
Review monthly financial statements and provide financial insights and support to leadership
Coordinate financial audits, tax reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Supervise, mentor, and prioritize workloads for accounting staff while promoting strong performance and accountability
Support accounting systems administration, process improvements, software updates, and internal control enhancements.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
10+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience
Prior leadership experience supervising and developing accounting staff
Strong experience with general ledger analysis, month-end close, financial statement review, budgeting, and audit support
Experience with tax reporting, banking relationships, and financial compliance