Controller - Robert Half

Controller - Manufacturing

Central Connecticut - HYBRID SCHEDULE

$175,000- $225,000 DOE

Reference ID: BR0013153100

This role requires hands-on knowledge of complex accounting principles, proficiency in ERP systems, and a deep understanding of manufacturing industry operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the company's accounting operations, including AR, AP, payroll, and general ledger functions, ensuring compliance with GAAP and other regulatory standards.
• Oversee the preparation and consolidation of financial statements for multiple entities and ensure their accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle technical accounting issues, such as revenue recognition, inventory costing, and fixed asset management, with precision.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, maintaining strict deadlines.
• Support the development and implementation of internal controls, policies, and procedures to optimize financial operations and mitigate risk.
• Act as a technical accounting resource by researching and resolving complex accounting issues in compliance with current standards.
• Analyze and interpret financial data to provide actionable insights and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, and production, to streamline cost accounting practices and optimize manufacturing margins.
• Monitor and manage the organization’s ERP system to ensure accuracy and efficiency, and lead any upgrades, implementations, or configurations required.
• Partner with external auditors to facilitate annual audits, providing all required schedules, reconciliations, and documents.

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. (CPA or CMA preferred).
• Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role. Experience in the manufacturing industry is essential.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial consolidations, cost accounting, and technical accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced proficiency in Excel.
• Familiarity with variance analysis, standard costing, and inventory management processes in manufacturing.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all organizational levels.

Preferred Skills and Certifications:

• CPA, CMA, or MBA highly preferred.
• Proficiency in financial reporting software and AI-powered analytics platforms is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale financial operations and improve business processes through automation or system optimization.