Job Description
Job Description
Kevin Eckhardt with Robert Half is looking for Controller to oversee the full accounting and finance operation for his client. This position will guide financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash oversight, and analytical support while partnering closely with leadership to inform business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach, strong manufacturing and inventory accounting knowledge, and the ability to lead a small team in a fast-moving environment.
Responsibilities:
• Direct day-to-day accounting and finance activities, ensuring accurate records and reliable financial information across the organization.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycle, maintaining timeliness and precision in all reporting deliverables.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and business insights to support executive planning and decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning to help the business manage resources effectively and meet financial goals.
• Strengthen and monitor internal controls, accounting procedures, and documentation practices to promote compliance and operational efficiency.
• Manage cost accounting and inventory accounting processes, providing visibility into production costs, margins, and inventory performance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of four finance and accounting professionals, setting priorities and encouraging strong performance.
• Partner with operational leaders to evaluate financial results, identify trends, and recommend actions that improve business performance.
• Support finance-related process improvements and system-related initiatives, including updates that enhance reporting accuracy and workflow efficiency.
• Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role with responsibility for the full finance function.
• Strong background in financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cash management.
• Hands-on experience with manufacturing environments, including cost accounting and inventory accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to build, maintain, and improve internal controls, accounting processes, and financial documentation.
• Experience leading and developing accounting staff, with the ability to manage priorities in a dynamic setting.
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks and confidence working with financial data and reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to advise leadership on financial matters.