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Robert Half has partnered with a growing manufacturing company in the Wake Forest, NC area to assist them in hiring an experienced manufacturing Controller. This Controller will lead the organization's accounting and financial operations and is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, and providing cost analysis that supports sound business decisions in a manufacturing setting. The Controller will also contribute to company strategy as a member of the leadership team while supervising a small team and strengthening financial discipline across the business. This permanent position is 100% onsite and requires a masters degree and a strong background in manufacturing.
Responsibilities:
- Direct the full cycle of accounting activities, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and reported in a timely manner.
- Maintain and refine product standard costing data, including material, labor, and overhead components, within the company's accounting systems.
- Evaluate differences between expected and actual costs, determine underlying drivers, and communicate meaningful variance insights to leadership.
- Oversee core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll administration, and fixed asset accounting.
- Prepare monthly and annual financial statements, support external reporting obligations, and assist with income tax-related documentation.
- Partner with senior leadership to help shape financial priorities, operational plans, and long-term business strategy.
- Lead month-end close activities, including general ledger review, journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
- Monitor inventory and manufacturing-related financial data, including bills of materials, labor reporting, and work center activity, to support accurate cost reporting.
- Supervise and develop one direct report while promoting strong internal controls and consistent accounting practices.