Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Brad Stewart with Robert Half Finance & Accounting is recruiting for a Controller to lead financial management for a manufacturing operation in Sparks, Nevada. This role partners closely with finance and operations leaders to strengthen planning, improve cost visibility, and support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing finance, analytical judgment, and the ability to translate complex data into practical recommendations that improve performance.

Responsibilities:

• Direct plant finance activities, including cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance tracking in support of business goals.

• Deliver regular and on-demand analysis of operating results, highlighting key variances across prior year, budget, and forecast to guide leadership decisions.

• Evaluate manufacturing costs, margins, and operational efficiency through financial modeling, profitability reviews, and scenario-based analysis.

• Work with plant leadership and senior finance partners to shape integrated business plans aligned with annual targets and long-range strategy.

• Strengthen forecasting and reporting processes by providing clear financial insight for monthly outlooks, annual plans, and recurring performance reviews.

• Identify financial risks and growth opportunities by incorporating operational drivers, market conditions, and business assumptions into planning activities.

• Establish and monitor internal controls that protect assets, support compliance, and reduce exposure to financial risk.

• Partner with operations, procurement, and logistics teams to uncover savings opportunities, assess raw material cost trends, and support data-driven decision-making on capital investments.

• 8+ years of experience in FP& A, finance, controllership, or a related finance leadership role.

• Proven background in a manufacturing environment, with strong understanding of operations and cost accounting.

• Ability to solve complex and ambiguous business problems using sound financial analysis and practical judgment.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to present financial concepts clearly to leaders across multiple functions.

• Demonstrated success building effective partnerships with management teams and influencing decisions through collaboration.

• High attention to detail, strong organizational ability, and comfort managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.

• Detail-oriented and proactive, with a willingness to question existing processes and drive meaningful improvement.