<p><strong>Job Title: </strong>Plant Controller</p><p><strong>Location: </strong>Wallingford, CT Area <strong><em>(Hybrid, 4 days in office with flexibility)</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>AH0013457887</p><p><strong> </strong> </p><p>I&#39;m currently partnered with a growing manufacturing organization seeking a <strong>Plant Controller</strong> to join its leadership team. This is an exciting opportunity for an accounting leader who wants ownership, visibility, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact. The Controller will oversee site-level accounting operations, strengthen processes and controls, and partner closely with operations and executive leadership.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead site-level accounting operations and reporting</li><li>Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close</li><li>Manage GL, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting</li><li>Oversee cost accounting and inventory controls</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and business analysis</li><li>Strengthen internal controls and compliance processes</li><li>Support consolidations and intercompany accounting</li><li>Drive process improvements and automation initiatives</li><li>Partner with Operations and leadership teams</li><li>Lead and develop accounting team members</li></ul>

<p><strong>What We&#39;re Looking For</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Accounting or Finance</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience with recent leadership position</li><li>Manufacturing or industrial accounting experience</li><li>Strong month-end close experience</li><li>Cost accounting and inventory knowledge</li><li>Solid U.S. GAAP and controls knowledge</li><li>ERP experience and advanced Excel skills</li><li>Strong business partnership skills</li><li>Process improvement mindset</li></ul><p><strong>Highly Desired</strong></p><ul><li>Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience</li><li>CPA, MBA, or CMA</li><li>Public accounting background</li><li>Multi-site or global manufacturing exposure</li><li>M&amp;A or integration experience</li></ul><p><strong>Why You&#39;ll Love This Role</strong></p><ul><li>High-impact Controller opportunity</li><li>Own and improve a growing accounting function</li><li>Strong partnership with operations and leadership</li><li>Exposure to global growth initiatives</li><li>Opportunity to build processes and make an impact</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 AH0013457887.</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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