Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Lana Funkhouser with Robert Half is searching for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting and financial operations for our organization in Boise Metro area, Idaho. This role will oversee reporting accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and provide clear insights that support business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on leadership in close processes, and the ability to manage cash flow, budgeting, and payroll with precision.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full accounting cycle, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and financial records remain complete and organized.
• Lead month-end closing activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and timely preparation of internal financial statements.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports to highlight performance trends, key risks, and opportunities for improved decision-making.
• Develop budgets and forecasts in partnership with leadership, monitoring results against plans and recommending adjustments as needed.
• Manage cash flow planning and maintain visibility into liquidity to support ongoing operational needs.
• Oversee payroll administration, including coordination of systems such as Paycom, to help ensure timely and accurate employee payments.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and reinforce internal controls that support reliable financial reporting.
• Build and manage banking relationships, coordinating with financial institutions on routine treasury and account matters.

Please reach out to Lana Funkhouser with Robert Half to review this position. Job Order: 03590-0013484393

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, including responsibility for controller-level or senior accounting functions.
• Strong knowledge of full-cycle accounting, month-end close procedures, and GAAP-based financial reporting.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze data and create practical financial models or reports.
• Experience overseeing payroll processes and working with payroll platforms such as Paycom.
• Ability to prepare clear, accurate financial statements and communicate results effectively to leadership.
• Background in maintaining strong banking relationships and supporting treasury-related activities.

Key Skills: Financial leadership, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting & forecasting, cash flow management, ERP systems, and internal controls.

Ideal Candidate: Experienced Controller or senior finance leader with construction, distribution, or manufacturing experience, strong business acumen, and a proven track record of building scalable accounting processes and leading high-performing teams.