Contact this reputable Professional Services company through Robert Half about their Controller position, if you have a knack for leading with high standards, positively motivating others, and making critical decisions and have experience taking charge of an accounting and clerical department. This role's duties will require planning and directing all accounting operational functions, handling the accumulation and consolidation of financial data for internal and external financial statements, evaluating accounting and internal control systems, and leading departmental staff. You might be a good fit for this position if you can lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. This is a great opportunity for a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing. Is it time to advance your career? Find out more about this opportunity and take the next steps toward a very competitive and generous compensation and benefits package. The permanent Controller position is situated in the Reston, Virginia area.Major Responsibilities- Prepare cash-flow reports that project cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and handle daily cash management- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies- Respond on items 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- Reviews deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques- Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll- Present monthly financial reports to executive committee and partners- Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis- Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and monitor on a monthly basis