Robert Half is seeking candidates who 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, for a Controller position at a reputable Environmental company. If you are good at 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, this role might be right for you. To succeed in this role, you will need to lead with integrity and reliability and have the ability to manage self and others with urgency, practicality and accountability when providing client services. If you're a creative team player with a talent for challenging the status quo, coming up with unique ideas, negotiating and influencing, this might be the job for you. 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. Based in the Severna Park, MD area, this opening for a Controller is a permanent position. Please apply via LinkedIn at Jorge Ventura: jorge-ventura-cpa-90385945/Your responsibilities in this role- Evaluate, apply and refine policies, procedures, controls and most methodologies- Support punctual cash collection by managing the timing for monthly billing and other cash management techniques- Manage the production of and monthly monitoring of the annual budget and forecasts- Collaborate with executive team and partners to make efficient and effective firm-wide operation possible- Produce cash-flow reports, calculating cash needs at weekly and monthly intervals, and manage daily cash- Guide all operations of the finance department, including accounts payable, billings & collections, and payroll- Give financial reports to executive committee and partners each month- Complete month-end and year-end close of income statement and balance sheet, reconcile accounts, and handle G/L analysis- Flexible in completing tasks beyond formal job responsibilities- Support Finance Department initiatives, such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, with research, planning, and implementation, as required- Reviews deliverables of self and team to ensure that they meet client expectations