Controller

Description Tyler Houk (Practice Director) with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to lead the company's accounting operations and support sound financial decision-making in Fresno, California. This position will oversee core reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities while guiding a small accounting team in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and the ability to turn financial data into practical business insight.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounting operations, including oversight of closing activities, balance sheet reconciliations, and the timely completion of financial reports.
• Develop and deliver financial statements, operating budgets, and forward-looking projections for leadership review and planning purposes.
• Supervise key transactional functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and general ledger integrity.
• Maintain adherence to applicable accounting regulations and reporting standards, including US GAAP, and support a strong compliance environment.
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to evaluate performance, explain financial results, and inform business decisions.
• Manage, coach, and develop a four-person accounting team, promoting accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Strengthen internal control procedures to protect company assets and improve the reliability of financial information.
• Review financial trends and cost drivers to identify opportunities for greater efficiency, savings, and improved profitability.
• Coordinate audit preparation and assist with tax-related documentation and reporting requirements. Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
• At least 5 years of accounting or finance experience, including 2 or more years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
• Strong command of month-end close, financial reporting, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and US GAAP.
• Experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Office applications, with strong Excel skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze financial information, solve problems, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interaction with management and cross-functional teams.
• Prior experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

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