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Robert Half Talent Solutions is partnering with a manufacturer seeking a Controller to lead its finance function during a pivotal stage of growth. This role is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role reporting directly to executive leadership. This position offers meaningful exposure to contract financial management, strategic planning, and long-term growth initiatives, and is ideal for a manufacturing controller who can blend strong technical accounting expertise with the ability to serve as a trusted business partner to leadership.
Job Responsibility
Oversee cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for operations
Deliver weekly cash reporting to executive leadership
Lead annual operating and capital budgeting processes
Analyze budget vs. actual results and identify risks/opportunities
Develop and execute action plans to address financial gaps
Manage AP/AR functions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness
Forecast payment timing aligned to cash flow and contract billing cycles
Monitor AR aging and proactively address collection risks
Ensure proper documentation and transaction classification standards
Review inventory balances for accuracy and reasonableness
Ensure proper alignment between inventory sub-ledger and general ledger
Prepare and deliver financial reports to executive leadership and ownership
Enhance reporting to provide actionable, decision-driving insights
Lead transition to audited financial statements and manage external auditors
Oversee month-end closing, including key balance sheet and income statement accounts
Manage fixed assets, including capitalization and depreciation
Identify cost-saving opportunities and support revenue growth initiatives
Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures
Lead and develop accounting team members
Improve processes and document workflows to reduce risk and inefficiency
Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements (FAR/DFARS awareness)
Support KPI tracking and leadership reporting within an EOS framework
Oversee payroll accuracy and compliance
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA or CMA preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a Controller or senior leadership role
Manufacturing experience strongly preferred
Ability to operate both hands-on and strategically in a lean environment
Experience with ERP systems (Infor SyteLine a plus)
Exposure to ERP implementation or system transformation initiatives
Advanced Excel and strong proficiency in accounting systems
Proven communicator, confident presenting to executive leadership
Nice to have
CPA or CMA
Infor SyteLine experience
What we offer
comprehensive benefit package
competitive salary plus bonus depending on experience
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance (for contract/temporary professionals)
401(k) plan (for contract/temporary professionals)