Financial Controller
<p>Financial Controller</p><p><strong>Springfield, MA | Manufacturing | Confidential Client (ON-SITE)</strong></p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Ryan Genua Ryan.Genua@Roberthalf com</p><p><strong>Job Posting:</strong> RG0013403877</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established <strong>Western Massachusetts manufacturing and distribution company</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to lead accounting operations and support executive leadership. This is a key hands-on role for a strong accounting leader with deep manufacturing cost accounting experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the accounting team (A/R, A/P, Payroll)</li><li>Maintain and oversee the <strong>standard cost system</strong>, including analysis of:</li><li>Purchase price variance (PPV)</li><li>Production, usage, labor, and overhead variances</li><li>Absorption, scrap, and rework impact</li><li>Own the <strong>monthly close process</strong>, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of:</li><li>Inventory adjustments</li><li>Standard cost variances</li><li>Freight-in and landed cost allocations</li><li>Rebates, accruals, and reserves</li><li>Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly and ensure subledger integrity (A/R, A/P, Inventory)</li><li>Prepare and deliver a timely monthly financial reporting package to management and banking partners</li><li>Partner with the CFO on:</li><li>Standard cost reviews and cost rolls</li><li>Annual budget preparation and periodic forecasts</li><li>Weekly working capital review</li><li>Support capital expenditure requests and post-investment tracking</li><li>Lead coordination of annual CPA review and support bank field exams/audits</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and audit documentation</li><li>Coordinate annual insurance renewals with brokers and carriers</li></ul><p>If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Ryan Genua at Ryan.Genua@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li><strong>5–7+ years</strong> of progressive experience in a corporate or manufacturing-focused accounting/finance leadership role</li><li>Strong background in <strong>manufacturing standard costing</strong>, variance analysis, and inventory accounting</li><li>Advanced <strong>Excel</strong> skills (PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis)</li><li>Experience working with <strong>manufacturing ERP systems</strong> preferred</li><li>Proven ability to work cross‑functionally with operations, sales, external auditors, and banking partners</li><li>Strong ownership mentality, deadline discipline, and attention to detail</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Springfield, MA
- onsite
- Permanent
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100000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Financial Controller</p><p><strong>Springfield, MA | Manufacturing | Confidential Client (ON-SITE)</strong></p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Ryan Genua Ryan.Genua@Roberthalf com</p><p><strong>Job Posting:</strong> RG0013403877</p><p><br></p><p>A well-established <strong>Western Massachusetts manufacturing and distribution company</strong> is seeking an experienced <strong>Financial Controller</strong> to lead accounting operations and support executive leadership. This is a key hands-on role for a strong accounting leader with deep manufacturing cost accounting experience.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and manage the accounting team (A/R, A/P, Payroll)</li><li>Maintain and oversee the <strong>standard cost system</strong>, including analysis of:</li><li>Purchase price variance (PPV)</li><li>Production, usage, labor, and overhead variances</li><li>Absorption, scrap, and rework impact</li><li>Own the <strong>monthly close process</strong>, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of:</li><li>Inventory adjustments</li><li>Standard cost variances</li><li>Freight-in and landed cost allocations</li><li>Rebates, accruals, and reserves</li><li>Reconcile all balance sheet accounts monthly and ensure subledger integrity (A/R, A/P, Inventory)</li><li>Prepare and deliver a timely monthly financial reporting package to management and banking partners</li><li>Partner with the CFO on:</li><li>Standard cost reviews and cost rolls</li><li>Annual budget preparation and periodic forecasts</li><li>Weekly working capital review</li><li>Support capital expenditure requests and post-investment tracking</li><li>Lead coordination of annual CPA review and support bank field exams/audits</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls and audit documentation</li><li>Coordinate annual insurance renewals with brokers and carriers</li></ul><p>If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Ryan Genua at Ryan.Genua@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p><p><br></p>
- 2026-03-17T00:00:00Z