<p>Robert Half Management Resources is currently look for an experienced Controller to support a light manufacturing client onsite in Columbus, OH for 2-3 months. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can provide immediate support across accounting operations while helping maintain continuity during a leadership transition. The person in this position will oversee key financial activities, guide a small team, and contribute to accurate reporting, compliance, and operational decision-making. Candidates with a background in manufacturing environments and strong exposure to core accounting processes will be well suited for this assignment. This role is 100% onsite in Columbus, OH. The interim controller role is needed until a permanent controller is hired; interim controller can be considered for the permanent role if interested.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting operations, ensuring financial records, transactions, and reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Supervise one direct report and provide leadership across accounting activities that support the broader organization and related entities.</p><p>• Manage essential processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, cash activity, accruals, and bank reconciliations.</p><p>• Oversee payroll administration, including commissions, benefit deductions, and coordination of payroll-related records.</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process, prepare journal entries, and deliver timely financial statements and management reports.</p><p>• Develop and monitor budgets, forecasts, variance analyses, fixed asset schedules, and chart of accounts maintenance.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting procedures, internal controls, and financial workflows to support accuracy and consistency.</p><p>• Coordinate tax and compliance activities, including sales tax filings, audit support, government reporting, and covenant-related tracking.</p><p>• Provide financial insight through cost analysis, profitability reporting, and operational metrics to support leadership decisions.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee the financial operations of a growing manufacturing business in Columbus, Ohio. This position will lead core accounting functions, provide reliable financial insight for planning and decision-making, and help maintain efficient day-to-day processes across budgeting, payroll, and month-end reporting. The ideal candidate brings deep controller-level experience and a strong command of manufacturing finance, along with the ability to keep records accurate, organized, and actionable.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the company’s accounting activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and maintained in a timely manner.<br>• Manage monthly close activities, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of internal financial statements.<br>• Develop and monitor budgets and forecasts to support operational planning and business performance.<br>• Oversee payroll administration using ADP and confirm employee compensation is processed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Maintain and improve financial reporting in QuickBooks and Excel to provide clear visibility into company results.<br>• Support manufacturing operations by tracking costs, analyzing financial trends, and identifying areas for improved efficiency.<br>• Organize, compile, and maintain financial and business documentation, including digital records and scanned files, for audit readiness and internal control.<br>• Partner with leadership to deliver financial analysis, recommendations, and reporting that support strategic decisions.