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Robert Half
Operations Controller
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What they do
A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$150,360 / year median in Oklahoma
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Operations Controller to provide strategic financial leadership across a complex manufacturing and project-driven business. This position will oversee both operational finance and project controls functions while serving as a key business partner to executive leadership, operations, and project management teams. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance leader who enjoys driving profitability, improving business processes, leading teams, and influencing operational decisions across the organization. Key ResponsibilitiesLead the operations finance and project controls organization, including oversight of finance managers and project controllers.
Provide financial leadership and strategic business partnership to operations, project management, and executive leadership. Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, margin reporting, and cost-to-complete projections. Monitor operational and project KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions to improve financial performance.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial review processes. Support capital investment decisions through financial modeling and ROI analysis. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements. Develop and mentor finance and project controls professionals while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate most or all of the following:
Experience leading a larger finance and project controls organization.
Leadership experience overseeing project controllers/project controls teams.
Strong operational finance and business partnering experience with manufacturing or operations leadership.
Hands-on experience supporting a manufacturing environment with responsibility for cost accounting, profitability, forecasting, and operational reporting.
Experience leading both manufacturing finance and project controls functions.
Ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic decision-making through financial analysis.
Track record of improving processes, reporting, accountability, and financial performance.
Provide financial leadership and strategic business partnership to operations, project management, and executive leadership. Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, margin reporting, and cost-to-complete projections. Monitor operational and project KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and drive corrective actions to improve financial performance.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly financial review processes. Support capital investment decisions through financial modeling and ROI analysis. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and financial reporting requirements. Develop and mentor finance and project controls professionals while building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate most or all of the following:
Experience leading a larger finance and project controls organization.
Leadership experience overseeing project controllers/project controls teams.
Strong operational finance and business partnering experience with manufacturing or operations leadership.
Hands-on experience supporting a manufacturing environment with responsibility for cost accounting, profitability, forecasting, and operational reporting.
Experience leading both manufacturing finance and project controls functions.
Ability to influence executive leadership and drive strategic decision-making through financial analysis.
Track record of improving processes, reporting, accountability, and financial performance.