<p><strong>Accounting Manager</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Madison, Wisconsin</p><p><strong>Schedule:</strong> Hybrid, 2 days remote/3 onsite!</p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half's Madison team is partnered on a search for a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support financial planning, and lead core reporting and compliance activities. This role offers a strong opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing team priorities, improving processes, and partnering with leadership on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience (overseeing a team of 5), a CPA and be comfortable presenting financials to other leaders. For more detail and to be considered, please call 608-716-5643!</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Key Responsibilities</u></strong></p><ul><li>Partner with finance leadership to oversee daily accounting operations, including staff accountants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.</li><li>Lead month-end close processes, review journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting and account analysis.</li><li>Assist with the annual business plan and lead the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and budget analysis.</li><li>Review monthly financial statements and provide financial insights and support to leadership.</li><li>Coordinate financial audits, tax reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements.</li><li>Supervise, mentor, and prioritize workloads for accounting staff while promoting strong performance and accountability.</li><li>Support accounting systems administration, process improvements, software updates, and internal control enhancements.</li></ul>