The ideal candidate for this position is driven by high expectations. You might be a good fit for this position if you thrive in a role where integrity, reliability and leadership are valued. Robert Half's new Controller opening will give you the opportunity to take responsibility for an accounting and clerical department at a successful Hospitality company. The Controller will be a permanent employment opportunity and will be located in the Coachella, California region. In this role, it will be critical for you to plan and direct all accounting operational functions, handle the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluate accounting and internal control systems, and lead departmental staff. To succeed in this role, you will need to 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. Exceptional compensation and benefits and potential for career growth are offered by this position. What you get to do every day - Review and revise deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations - Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor them monthly - Handle monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations & G/L analysis - Drive the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to ensure the timely cash collection - Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports - Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed - Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management - Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation - Complete tasks beyond formal job responsibilities - Manage finance department operations, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll - Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies If you are interested in this opportunity, please call Yvette Merk at (909) 493-6082 immediately!