<p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Controller</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Hartford, CT Area <strong><em>(Hybrid, 3 days in office)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> AH0013453779</p><p> </p><p>Our client, a global manufacturing leader, is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to join its finance leadership team. This is a highly visible role with responsibility for financial reporting, operational finance, process improvement, and team leadership.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</li><li>Own financial reporting and statement accuracy</li><li>Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and accruals</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and business performance reporting</li><li>Manage cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing finance activities</li><li>Drive process improvements and systems enhancements</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness</li><li>Partner with operations and business leaders</li><li>Develop, mentor, and lead accounting staff</li></ul>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience</li><li>Leadership experience within manufacturing, industrial, or product-based environments</li><li>Strong U.S. GAAP and financial reporting knowledge</li><li>Experience managing the full close process</li><li>Cost accounting and inventory accounting exposure</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills</li><li>Ability to succeed in a fast-paced environment</li><li>ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills</li></ul><p><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>CPA and/or Master&#39;s degree</li><li>Public accounting background</li><li>Global or public company experience</li><li>Multi-site manufacturing exposure</li><li>ERP implementation or systems project experience</li></ul><p><strong>Why You&#39;ll Love This Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Highly visible leadership opportunity</li><li>Lead a talented, ambitious accounting team</li><li>Exposure to operations, finance, reporting, and strategy</li><li>Collaborative culture with strong leadership support</li><li>Opportunity to make an immediate impact</li><li>Hybrid schedule</li><li>Competitive compensation, bonus, and benefits</li></ul><p><strong><em>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf com and reference AH0013453779.</em></strong></p><p><strong><em>All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</em></strong></p>

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