VP, Controller

Description Robert Half is currently recruiting for a Controller for a publicly traded manufacturing organization in the Sarasota area. Our client is seeking a proven finance and accounting leader to oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, and global finance operations in a highly visible role partnering closely with the CFO and executive leadership team. The Controller will play a key role in supporting strategic decision-making, strengthening accounting processes, and driving operational discipline across a growing global business. This position offers meaningful executive exposure, public-company complexity, and the opportunity to influence a business with strong momentum and a collaborative leadership culture. Responsibilities include overseeing the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable international standards, supporting SEC reporting requirements, maintaining strong internal controls over financial reporting, and coordinating external audit activities. The Controller will also lead global accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, consolidation, and close processes. Additional responsibilities include supporting budgeting and forecasting, providing financial analysis to business leaders, identifying financial and operational risks, improving finance systems and automation, and partnering with cross-functional teams on strategic initiatives. This role will also lead, mentor, and develop the corporate accounting team while promoting accountability, process improvement, and high performance. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Corporate Controller who enjoys technical accounting, leadership, process improvement, and strategic partnership within a stable and growing public-company environment. Our client offers a competitive compensation package, a collaborative, team-oriented environment with regular interaction with executive leadership, and broad exposure across a global organization. The company is actively interviewing and seeking a long-term leader who will play a key role in driving continued financial and operational success. If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the qualifications, please apply and call Brian Upshaw at 813-259-7602, referencing job number 01070-0013420529. Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• CPA designation
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience
• Public company experience with SEC reporting and SOX compliance
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Experience in a global manufacturing or industrial environment preferred
• Big 4 or large public accounting firm experience preferred
• Strong financial reporting, forecasting, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• Experience improving finance processes, systems, and automation
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop accounting teams
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner with executive leadership and business unit leaders
• Ability to travel as needed Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.

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