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Robert Half
Shelton, CT (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a Controller to join a manufacturing-focused team in Shelton, Connecticut on a Contract basis. This position will take an active role in overseeing close activities, strengthening financial reporting, and supporting planning through budgeting and forecasting. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to accounting operations and can translate cost and variance data into practical business insight.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the monthly close process, ensuring entries are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.
- Prepare financial statements and management reports that present clear and timely insight into business performance.
- Develop budgets and rolling forecasts to support planning, resource allocation, and financial decision-making.
- Analyze manufacturing cost activity, including production and purchase price variances, and explain key drivers to leadership.
- Perform detailed account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
- Provide audit support by organizing documentation, answering inquiries, and assisting with review requests.
- Create and post journal entries related to routine and non-routine accounting activity.
- Evaluate and improve accounting procedures to promote consistency, accuracy, and strong internal controls. Requirements
- Demonstrated experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.
- Strong working knowledge of month-end close, journal entries, and account reconciliation processes.
- Background in manufacturing accounting, including standard costing and annual standard cost activities required.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis in an operational environment.
- Ability to investigate production and purchase price variances and communicate findings effectively.
- Familiarity with financial reporting requirements and audit support responsibilities.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and accountability in managing multiple deadlines.