Controller

Controller Robert Half - 3.9 Madison, WI Job Details $120,000 - $140,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Accounting and finance experience

Full Job Description Accounting Manager Location:

Madison, Wisconsin Schedule:

Hybrid, 2 days remote/3 onsite! Robert Half's Madison team is partnered on a search for a Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support financial planning, and lead core reporting and compliance activities. This role offers a strong opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing team priorities, improving processes, and partnering with leadership on budgeting, audits, and financial analysis. The ideal candidate will have prior supervisory experience (overseeing a team of 5), a CPA and be comfortable presenting financials to other leaders. For more detail and to be considered, please call 608-716-5643! Key Responsibilities Partner with finance leadership to oversee daily accounting operations, including staff accountants, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities. Lead month-end close processes, review journal entries, and ensure accurate financial reporting and account analysis. Assist with the annual business plan and lead the annual budgeting process, including forecasting and budget analysis. Review monthly financial statements and provide financial insights and support to leadership. Coordinate financial audits, tax reporting, and compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Supervise, mentor, and prioritize workloads for accounting staff while promoting strong performance and accountability. Support accounting systems administration, process improvements, software updates, and internal control enhancements. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 10+ years of relevant accounting and finance experience. Prior leadership experience supervising and developing accounting staff. Strong experience with general ledger analysis, month-end close, financial statement review, budgeting, and audit support. Experience with tax reporting, banking relationships, and financial compliance. CPA designation preferred. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .