Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company’s accounting operations and provide dependable financial insight across multiple business segments for our client. This position plays a key role in strengthening reporting accuracy, guiding financial discipline, and building policies that support sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep technical accounting knowledge, and a practical approach to improving processes, managing risk, and supporting long-term profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable while developing a high-performing team.

• Oversee the month-end close process and deliver accurate financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports, for multiple business areas.

• Evaluate financial results, investigate variances, and highlight trends, risks, and performance opportunities for leadership.

• Maintain effective cash management practices by tracking liquidity, preparing cash forecasts, and supporting debt-related obligations.

• Establish and refine financial policies, internal controls, and standard procedures to strengthen compliance and operational consistency.

• Partner with auditors, lenders, tax advisors, and other external parties to support reporting requirements and ongoing financial matters.

• Monitor inventory valuation, manufacturing costs, and operational variances, and recommend actions that improve margin performance and efficiency.

• Lead budgeting and forecasting activities for each division and review results against plan to explain key deviations.

• Build productive partnerships with cross-functional teams, including operations and sales, to support informed financial decision-making.

• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, and overall effectiveness of accounting systems.

For immediate consideration please apply or contact directly Steve Fields at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

• 10+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience, within a multi-division or manufacturing environment.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.

• Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow oversight.

• Demonstrated experience with cost management, inventory controls, and manufacturing variance analysis.

• In-depth knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls, and regulatory compliance requirements.

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting professionals across core functional areas.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate financial insights clearly to leadership.