Jeff Abrams with Robert Half has an opening for a Controller for a client in the Real Estate Property/Facilities Mgt industry who is seeking an ambitious candidate to join their reputable company. In this leadership position, you will direct an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, you will plan and direct all accounting operational functions, manage the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assess accounting and internal control systems, and guide departmental staff. This company provides competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package, and strong opportunity for career growth. We are seeking an individual for this role who is able to motivate others by maintaining a positive professional attitude; exhibit integrity, reliability and leadership; and is capable of providing exceptional client services by managing self and others by responding with a sense of urgency, practicality and accountability. You will also make key decisions and challenge, negotiate and influence the team. As a part of the leadership team, you will lead the generation of innovative ideas that are sound and progressive, challenge the status quo, and foster creativity throughout your area of responsibility. The permanent Controller position is situated in the San Francisco, California area.Your responsibilities- Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis- Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies- Work closely with executive team and partners to facilitate efficient and effective firm-wide operation- Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management- Comfortable in taking on tasks beyond formal job responsibilities- Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll- Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation- Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners- Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis- Review deliverables of self and team to align with client expectations