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Robert Half is recruiting for a strong accounting controller to stabilize and clean up a disparate and behind accounting environment. This role is ideal for someone who grew up in a family-owned business, understands entrepreneurial environments, and has touched all areas of accounting with deep strength in inventory. You’ll dive into the backlog, clean up the books, and bring structure to an operation that relies heavily on manual processes, spreadsheets, and mixed systems (QB and off-brand tools).
Job Responsibility:
Lead month-end close and clear accounting backlog
Reconcile and clean up inventory, AP, AR, and GL
Correct costing, adjustments, shrink, and valuation
Create or refine accounting processes and documentation
Assess current systems and recommend improvements
Partner with entrepreneurial leadership and operations
Prepare books for audit review
Requirements:
Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in accounting or financial management
Proven expertise in inventory accounting within wholesale, distribution, retail, manufacturing, or similar industries
Proficiency in QuickBooks, Excel, and other accounting systems, with the ability to adapt to unfamiliar tools
Strong ability to clean up and organize manual or outdated financial environments
Excellent communication skills to work effectively with entrepreneurial leadership and diverse teams
Hands-on approach with a proactive and adaptable mindset
Experience preparing books for audits and ensuring compliance with financial regulations
Ability to operate independently while managing multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
Nice to have:
Small business / start-up experience
Strong inventory accounting in wholesale, produce, distribution, retail, or manufacturing
Proven ability to clean up messy, manual, or outdated accounting environments
Comfortable with QuickBooks, off-brand systems, and heavy Excel
Strong communication and soft skills for working with entrepreneur-type personalities
Hands-on, adaptable, and able to operate with minimal oversight