Robert Half is looking for an ambitious, eager Controller to join the team at profitable manufacturing company. In this leadership role, you will manage an accounting and clerical department. As the Controller, your tasks will include planning and directing all accounting operational functions, managing the accumulation and consolidation of financial information for internal and external financial statements, assessing accounting and internal control systems, and guiding departmental staff. This company has very competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and great work/life balance. 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 Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Wilton, Connecticut region.Your responsibilities- Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities- Advance Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed, with research, planning and implementation- Meet client expectations by reviewing deliverables of self and team to make sure they meet client satisfaction- Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible- Ensure timely cash collection by driving the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques- Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners- Lead the operations of the finance department which includes accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll- Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts- Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management- Responsible for month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis- Evaluate, implement and streamline policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies