Controller

Controller at Robert Half Controller at Robert Half in Lenexa, Kansas Posted in 1 day ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

We are partnering with a rapidly growing manufacturing organization that is seeking an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations while also serving as a strategic finance business partner to leadership, operations, and plant management. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who can ensure strong financial stewardship, support efficient plant performance, and provide insights that help drive profitability and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis. Oversee general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and cash management Maintain accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and support a strong internal control environment. Manage cost accounting processes, including inventory accounting, standard costing, BOM review, labor and overhead allocation, and manufacturing variance analysis. Monitor inventory valuation, reserves, physical counts, and cycle count programs to ensure accuracy and control. Oversee plant and operational spending, capital expenditures, and depreciation tracking. Prepare and present monthly financial packages and management reports for executive leadership. Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes. Coordinate year-end audit support and work with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners. Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while helping improve processes and reporting capabilities.

Finance Business Partner Responsibilities:

Partner with plant leadership, operations, supply chain, and procurement teams to evaluate financial performance and support decision-making. Analyze production costs, labor efficiency, scrap, absorption, and operating trends to identify risks and opportunities for margin improvement. Support pricing, sourcing, and make-versus-buy decisions through financial modeling and operational analysis. Work closely with operations leaders to develop KPIs and dashboards focused on productivity, inventory, working capital, and profitability. Provide actionable insight into business performance, helping leadership understand results versus budget, forecast, and prior periods Participate in process improvement and systems enhancement initiatives to support growth and scalability.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred. 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership experience in manufacturing, industrial, or product-based environments. Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting. Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills required; experience with systems such as SAP, Oracle NetSuite, Microsoft D365, or similar platforms is helpful. Strong communication skills with the ability to influence operational leaders and translate financial data into business recommendations. Proven ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a growing organization.