Controller

Description Job Title:

Controller Location:

Greater Hartford, CT Area (Hybrid, 3 days in office)

Position Type:

Full-Time /

Permanent Recruiter Contact:

Abby Harpp - abby.harpp@roberthalf

Job Reference:

AH0013453779

Our client, a global manufacturing leader, is seeking a Controller to join its finance leadership team. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for financial reporting, operational finance, process improvement, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close + Own financial reporting and statement accuracy + Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and accruals + Support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reporting + Manage cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance activities + Drive process improvements and systems enhancements + Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness + Partner with operations and business leaders + Develop, mentor, and lead accounting staff

Requirements Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance + 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience + Leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, or product-based environments + Strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting knowledge + Experience managing the full close process + Cost accounting and inventory accounting exposure + Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills + Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment + ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills

Preferred Qualifications:

+ CPA and/or Master's degree + Public accounting background + Global or public company experience + Multi-site manufacturing exposure + ERP implementation or systems project experience

Why You'll Love This Role:

+ Highly visible leadership opportunity + Lead a talented, ambitious accounting team + Exposure to operations, finance, reporting, and strategy + Collaborative culture with strong leadership support + Opportunity to make an immediate impact + Hybrid schedule + Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf com and reference

AH0013453779.

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