You're a likely candidate for this job if you are driven by high expectations. There is a great opportunity for candidates who thrive in roles 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 company. Based in the Willmar, Minnesota area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position. You will succeed in this position if you can 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. Effectively manage self and others within strict time constraints when providing client services will be essential for this role, and a creative type who can lead while also being a team player, generate innovative ideas, and challenge the status quo. This is a great opportunity for exceptional compensation, benefits and potential for career growth.Your responsibilities in this role- Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll- Prepare cash-flow reports, projecting cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, daily cash management- Assess, execute and improve policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies- Collaborate with executive team and partners to support efficient and effective firm-wide operation- Act on items beyond formal job responsibilities- Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts- Manage the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques to make sure cash collection is on time- Assess deliverables of self and team to verify they meet client expectations- Each month, present executive committee and partners with financial reports- Manage monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, the reconciliations of accounts, and G/L analysis- Research, plan and implement Finance Department initiatives including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as needed