<p>We are looking for a hands-on Controller to lead core accounting activities and provide dependable financial insight for a growing business in Columbia. This role combines day-to-day accounting oversight with team leadership, accurate reporting, payroll administration, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial operations organized, timely, and compliant in a small business setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><p>• Direct the daily work of the accounting team, offering guidance, setting priorities, and ensuring essential functions are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review financial activity across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance to uphold complete and reliable records.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual closing activities, including the preparation of journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments needed for accurate reporting.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate periodic financial statements and supporting schedules, highlighting meaningful variances, trends, and key performance insights for leadership.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, research discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Administer payroll processing and monitor related taxes, liabilities, and expense postings to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.</p><p>• Support compliance efforts by coordinating documentation for tax filings, financial reviews, audits, and other external reporting requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across workflows.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, cash flow tracking, and broader financial planning efforts while partnering with company leadership on business decisions.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Holland, Michigan. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who brings strong plant-level accounting expertise, sharp analytical skills, and a hands-on approach to cost management and reporting. The selected candidate will help strengthen financial visibility, guide close activities, and provide accurate insights that support operational and business decisions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly financial close activities for the plant, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and reporting deadlines are met.<br>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes, including analysis of production costs, inventory valuation, and cost performance trends.<br>• Maintain and refine standard costing structures to support reliable product costing and financial accuracy.<br>• Prepare and deliver financial reports that provide clear insight into plant performance, variances, and key business drivers.<br>• Partner with plant leadership to review results, explain financial impacts, and support informed operational decision-making.<br>• Monitor cost controls across manufacturing activities and identify opportunities to improve financial efficiency and visibility.<br>• Support controllership activities by strengthening compliance, internal controls, and consistency in financial practices.<br>• Utilize SAP and SAP S/4HANA to manage financial data, reporting, and cost accounting processes within the plant environment.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a multi-entity business in Kansas City, Missouri. This role is suited for a hands-on finance specialist with strong attention to detail who can guide reporting, strengthen controls, and support sound business decisions through accurate analysis and forecasting. The ideal candidate brings deep accounting knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage a broad range of financial activities in a complex operating environment. If you or someone you know comes with strong Controllership experience and enjoy the distribution industry, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details! </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily accounting activities across multiple related entities and ensure timely, accurate completion of month-end and year-end close processes.</p><p>• Produce financial statements, management reports, and consolidated results in accordance with U.S. GAAP and internal reporting requirements.</p><p>• Oversee cash management activities by monitoring liquidity, preparing forecasts, and helping leadership plan for short-term and long-term financial needs.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts, partnering with internal stakeholders to evaluate performance and identify financial trends.</p><p>• Manage core accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, payroll coordination, sales tax compliance, and merchant account oversight.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance internal controls, support audit readiness, and coordinate physical and asset inventory processes to promote accuracy and accountability.</p><p>• Analyze financial results and operational data to recommend improvements that strengthen profitability, reporting quality, and decision-making.</p><p>• Support accounting systems and process effectiveness, including the use of ERP tools such as Epicor Prophet 21 when applicable.</p><p>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory obligations, and safety-related administrative requirements.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and provide strong financial stewardship for the organization in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This position plays a central role in guiding day-to-day accounting operations, strengthening controls, and delivering reliable financial information that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, technical accounting expertise, and the ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Guide and develop the accounting team by setting clear expectations, mentoring staff, and promoting accountability across the department.<br>• Direct accounts receivable, credit, and collections activities to support healthy cash flow and consistent customer account management.<br>• Protect company assets and ensure financial records are maintained accurately, securely, and in accordance with established standards.<br>• Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls that support compliance and operational efficiency.<br>• Manage treasury-related activities, oversee payroll accuracy, and administer the company’s 401(k) benefit plan responsibilities.<br>• Serve as the primary owner of the Sage Intacct general ledger structure and chart of accounts, optimizing system use to improve reporting visibility and business insight.<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle, coordinate the annual audit with external auditors, and prepare required information for income tax filings in partnership with outside accounting advisors.<br>• Work closely with FP& A leadership on forecasting, annual budgeting, financial reporting, and ad hoc analysis while partnering with department leaders to track spending against plan.<br>• Provide leadership with timely, actionable financial insights and drive continuous improvement initiatives within the accounting team.<br>• Carry out additional finance and accounting priorities as business needs evolve.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of our manufacturing facility in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for delivering reliable financial insight, maintaining strong controls, and supporting sound decision-making for both plant leadership and corporate stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to accounting oversight, strong analytical ability, and the leadership skills needed to guide a multi-functional accounting team in a fast-paced production environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee site-level accounting activities and provide accurate, timely financial information to support operational and corporate decisions.<br>• Direct payroll review and approval to ensure employees are paid correctly and in accordance with company standards.<br>• Prepare recurring financial statements and management reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, highlighting key trends and variances.<br>• Partner with internal audit personnel, address findings, and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are completed.<br>• Coordinate closely with production support teams to maintain accurate daily production reporting and effective inventory controls.<br>• Manage fixed asset accounting, including capital spending analysis, documentation, and reporting on asset activity.<br>• Lead and develop accounting support staff across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, pricing, and front office administration.<br>• Build the annual budget, update forecasts throughout the year, and analyze actual performance against financial plans.<br>• Review receivables aging and collaborate with sales leadership to address overdue customer balances.<br>• Evaluate product costing, profitability, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations to strengthen pricing decisions and financial accuracy.
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Torrance, California. This role will play a key part in financial planning, cost analysis, and performance reporting while partnering closely with operational and executive leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Analyze budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and performance trends to deliver accurate and timely insight for business decisions.<br>• Collaborate with department leaders to build annual operating plans and maintain forward-looking financial projections.<br>• Facilitate monthly reviews of financial results, identify variances, and drive updated forecasting based on current business conditions.<br>• Create financial models, key performance indicators, and analytical tools that support strategic and operational planning.<br>• Work closely with senior leadership, including the General Manager and Controller, to support long-range planning and business priorities.<br>• Contribute financial guidance to program bidding activities to help achieve profitability targets and expected returns.<br>• Review capital investment proposals and assess financial viability, expected benefits, and overall business impact.<br>• Support accurate financial reporting and partner with divisional finance leadership to evaluate operating performance.<br>• Lead or assist with internal and external audit efforts, ensuring readiness, compliance, and thorough documentation.<br>• Advise operational teams on cost, margin, and profitability opportunities to improve financial and business performance.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations in Seattle, Washington while remaining hands-on in the day-to-day workflow. This role is well suited for a practical leader who can oversee the general ledger, produce accurate financial reporting, and step in where needed across payables, receivables, and payroll. The ideal candidate brings sound judgment, a steady management style, and the ability to keep the close process moving in a fast-paced distribution environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the full general ledger function and ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Prepare and review monthly and year-end financial statements, delivering clear reporting that supports business decisions.</p><p>• Lead the closing process, including bringing delayed close timelines back on schedule and improving overall reporting cadence.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day guidance to the accounting team while serving as a working manager who can assist with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll activities as needed.</p><p>• Monitor account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules to maintain strong internal financial controls.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address accounting issues, support operational needs, and work effectively across a range of communication styles.</p><p>• Use ERP and accounting platforms effectively, including environments such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Great Plains, to support accurate transaction processing and reporting.</p><p>• Contribute accounting leadership within a distribution-based business setting, helping align financial processes with operational demands.</p><p><br></p><p>The salary range for this position is $100,000 to $125,000.</p><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Health Coverage: Kaiser Permanente PPO and HMO, plus dental and vision</p><p>Retirement: 401(k) with match up to 4%</p><p>PTO: 2 to 3 weeks, negotiable</p><p>6 Paid Holidays</p>
We are looking for a Controller to lead core financial operations for a multi-entity real estate organization in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role oversees accounting, cash management, payroll administration, insurance coordination, and lender reporting while helping maintain accurate records across a diverse property portfolio. The position requires a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage deadlines, support compliance obligations, and assume ownership of responsibilities during a planned leadership transition.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly accounting cycle, including journal entries, account reconciliations, close activities, and allocations among related entities.<br>• Produce timely cash flow summaries for each asset, monitor daily liquidity needs, and address funding gaps across accounts.<br>• Develop annual property-level budgets with capital planning assumptions and analyze operating results against forecasts.<br>• Prepare financial packages for lenders, investors, and partners on a quarterly and annual basis, ensuring accuracy and completeness.<br>• Administer banking activities such as account oversight, reconciliations, payment approvals, credit card review, and coordination with banking contacts.<br>• Oversee the company’s insurance program by tracking renewals, reviewing coverage terms, confirming certificates, allocating shared premiums, and managing claims through resolution.<br>• Support human resources and payroll operations by maintaining employee records, coordinating onboarding, administering benefits-related updates, and processing biweekly payroll with required reconciliations.<br>• Maintain compliance reporting for loans and regulated entities, including surplus cash submissions, covenant tracking, insurance documentation, and construction draw follow-up.<br>• Coordinate year-end audit and tax support by compiling requested documentation, responding to auditor inquiries, and tracking filing deadlines across entities and jurisdictions.<br>• Partner with the outgoing leader during the transition of accounting, treasury, payroll, and insurance responsibilities to ensure continuity and full ownership of the function.
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in the Worcester area. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can guide a small team while staying closely involved in core financial operations. The position offers the opportunity to support accurate reporting, strengthen operational finance processes, and contribute to budgeting and performance analysis in a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the full monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are accurate and complete.</p><p>• Supervise and support a small accounting team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting activities.</p><p>• Prepare monthly financial reports and management packages that provide clear insight into business performance.</p><p>• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and the integrity of financial data across the organization.</p><p>• Partner with operations to monitor cost accounting activity, inventory balances, and manufacturing-related financial trends.</p><p>• Analyze gross margin performance and identify key drivers affecting profitability.</p><p>• Take an active role in developing annual budgets and supporting forecast updates throughout the year.</p><p>• Assist with audit preparation and help maintain compliance with applicable reporting and billing requirements, including government-related standards when needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a metal fabrication organization near Indianapolis, Indiana on a Contract basis. This role will oversee core accounting operations, support accurate financial reporting, and help maintain strong controls across construction-related financial activities. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in close processes, general ledger management, and work-in-progress accounting within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the monthly close cycle by coordinating timelines, preparing entries, and ensuring accounts are finalized accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger through detailed account analysis, balance sheet support, and timely resolution of discrepancies.</p><p>• Perform and review reconciliations across key accounts to confirm completeness, accuracy, and alignment with supporting documentation.</p><p>• Prepare internal and external financial reports, including period-end statements, and validate results before distribution to leadership.</p><p>• Monitor construction-related accounting activity with a focus on work-in-progress tracking, job cost visibility, and proper revenue and expense recognition.</p><p>• Use Sage 100 to manage accounting records, produce reports, and support day-to-day financial operations.</p><p>• Evaluate accounting processes and provide practical support for reporting continuity and operational accuracy during interim leadership coverage.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to address financial questions, explain variances, and support informed business decisions.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of a manufacturing business in Torrance, California. This role will guide accounting activities, deliver accurate reporting, and provide financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a solid background in manufacturing finance, and the ability to strengthen processes across the organization.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory-related records.</p><p>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles while ensuring reports are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and management reporting, then evaluate results to highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.</p><p>• Drive budgeting, forecasting, cash planning, and broader financial analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting activities, including product costing, inventory valuation, and margin review, to improve financial visibility.</p><p>• Manage audit preparation, support tax reporting obligations, and maintain adherence to applicable financial and regulatory standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with sales, operations, and external consultants to resolve system configuration issues, improve data integrity, and establish efficient AP and AR workflows.</p><p>• Correct and reconcile financial records impacted by prior processing errors while strengthening controls and mentoring the accounting team.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for a growing construction company in Hampton, Virginia. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with the numbers while providing clear financial insight to leadership. The successful candidate will manage core accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and help guide decisions through timely analysis of costs, cash flow, and overall business performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting activities across payables, receivables, invoicing, ledger maintenance, and cash oversight.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close cycles, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.<br>• Produce and evaluate recurring financial reports, including statements that highlight operating results, financial position, and cash movement.<br>• Maintain reliable accounting data within QuickBooks Online and uphold organized supporting documentation.<br>• Review project-related spending, budget performance, and margin trends to support effective construction job costing.<br>• Monitor liquidity and prepare financial analysis that gives ownership a clear view of current and projected cash needs.<br>• Complete reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, and key balance sheet and general ledger accounts.<br>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews by identifying trends and explaining performance differences.<br>• Partner with external advisors such as tax professionals, insurance contacts, and other service providers while supporting payroll and year-end reporting needs.
<p>Our client is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and provide dependable financial oversight for a growing construction organization in Washington, District of Columbia. This position will guide the close process, strengthen reporting accuracy, and deliver insight into project performance, cash activity, and overall financial results. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to improve processes that support both daily operations and long-term business decisions. Candidates ready to "level-up" into their first Controller position are encouraged to apply. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting activities to deliver complete and accurate financial results on schedule.</p><p>• Review key accounting entries, including accruals, prepaid expenses, depreciation, fixed assets, and other non-routine adjustments, to maintain reliable records.</p><p>• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure supporting documentation is thorough, timely, and audit-ready.</p><p>• Produce financial statements and management reports that help senior leaders evaluate company performance and make informed decisions.</p><p>• Monitor project accounting data, including work-in-progress activity and overbilling or underbilling positions, with close attention to revenue recognition and margin movement.</p><p>• Examine financial variances and operating trends, identify underlying drivers, and recommend practical actions to address issues or improve results.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting workflows by introducing more efficient reporting methods, better controls, and scalable processes as the business expands.</p><p>• Collaborate with finance leadership on automation, dashboards, and standardized reporting to improve visibility, consistency, and decision support.</p><p>• Lead and develop accounting staff by setting expectations, reinforcing accountability, and providing coaching that supports team growth.</p>
<p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Strategy and Business Support</strong></p><ul><li>Direct the site’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, ensuring alignment with business objectives.</li><li>Partner with plant leadership to evaluate financial performance, identify emerging trends, and recommend appropriate courses of action.</li><li>Assess financial risks and growth opportunities while developing strategies to improve margins, cash generation, and overall business results.</li><li>Evaluate proposed capital projects through financial projections, investment appraisals, and ongoing performance assessments.</li><li>Establish and track financial and operational indicators to measure progress against business goals.</li><li>Provide decision support for operational planning, resource allocation, and strategic initiatives.</li></ul><p><strong>Manufacturing Finance and Cost Management</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee site-level cost accounting, including product costing, inventory accounting, manufacturing variances, and production cost reporting.</li><li>Evaluate cost drivers across raw materials, labor, production processes, overhead, and inventory to identify opportunities for improvement.</li><li>Collaborate with production, procurement, engineering, and maintenance teams to improve cost efficiency and operational productivity.</li><li>Provide accurate cost and profitability analysis to support commercial strategy, pricing decisions, and product-level performance reviews.</li><li>Review actual financial results against established plans and investigate significant variances.</li><li>Support inventory management, cash flow optimization, and initiatives designed to improve working capital.</li></ul><p><strong>Financial Reporting and Governance</strong></p><ul><li>Manage the preparation and delivery of financial reports, performance analyses, and management updates for site and senior leadership.</li><li>Maintain effective accounting procedures and internal controls in accordance with applicable standards, company requirements, and regulatory obligations.</li><li>Ensure financial records, supporting documentation, and reporting processes remain accurate, consistent, and audit-ready.</li><li>Coordinate audit activities and oversee the timely implementation of corrective actions when needed.</li><li>Promote data accuracy, reporting integrity, and consistency across financial and operational systems.</li></ul><p><strong>Leadership and Operational Excellence</strong></p><ul><li>Establish strong working relationships with leaders across manufacturing, finance, supply chain, engineering, and commercial functions.</li><li>Encourage a results-oriented culture built on financial accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.</li><li>Refine financial workflows, reporting practices, and management tools to support operational scale and business growth.</li><li>Supervise and develop finance personnel, providing coaching, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, automate reporting, strengthen analytics, and enhance business decision-making.</li><li>Contribute to broader site initiatives focused on operational effectiveness, process improvement, and long-term performance.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial reporting, close activities, and accounting oversight for a Contract to Hire position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role will play a key part in producing accurate financial information, coordinating reporting deliverables, and strengthening compliance across accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a solid background in corporate reporting within a regulated environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.</p><p>• Support quarterly and annual filing activities, including drafting disclosures, coordinating reviews, and validating the consistency of financial statements and related narratives.</p><p>• Perform detailed account analysis, reconciliations, journal entry review, and consolidation oversight to maintain reliable financial records.</p><p>• Monitor evolving reporting and compliance requirements, provide guidance to leadership, and recommend practical accounting and disclosure approaches.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and overseeing audit-related deliverables.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation tied to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close and finance review processes, including technical accounting support for complex transactions and preparation of position memos.</p><p>• Contribute to the development and revision of accounting policies, reporting procedures, and materials prepared for boards, lenders, and other stakeholders.</p><p>• Provide support to the Controller while offering direction, feedback, and development guidance to members of the reporting team.</p><p>• Participate in the use and improvement of financial systems and automation tools, including work within Microsoft Dynamics GP and related platforms.</p>
<p>For consideration, please reach out to <strong>Carma Rorke as</strong> soon as possible, ensure to include your most current resume when you apply. <em><u>Connect with me on LinkedIn</u></em> at Carma Rorke.</p><p> </p><p>If you are currently working with a Robert Half recruiter, please reach out to them.</p><p><br></p><p>Our client is looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for the organization. This position combines hands-on technical accounting work with team leadership, ensuring reliable reporting, sound internal controls, and well-coordinated business office activities. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, a collaborative management style, and the ability to support accurate financial results across recurring and year-end processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct daily business office activities, including accounting operations, cash handling oversight, and accounts payable administration, while guiding staff across these functions.</p><p>• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities to deliver timely and accurate general ledger balances and financial reporting.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and post journal entries for significant transactions, maintaining complete and well-supported accounting records.</p><p>• Oversee the general ledger environment and perform reconciliations for balance sheet and other designated accounts to preserve financial accuracy.</p><p>• Monitor billing, revenue activity, and cash posting results, and review grant-related revenue tracking on a regular monthly basis.</p><p>• Support preparation of financial statements and related schedules, including cash flow reporting and year-end audit materials requested by external auditors.</p><p>• Review daily cash receipts, manage bank activity, and complete required transfers, payment controls, and Positive Pay processing.</p><p>• Coordinate required financial filings and reporting obligations, including state reports, 1099-related year-end support, reimbursement tracking, and census submissions.</p><p>• Maintain and refine business office policies and procedures, and handle additional finance assignments requested by leadership.</p><p>• Supervise and coach accounting and payroll team members, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continued development.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Controller to provide strong financial leadership for an industrial organization in Oconomowoc. This role will guide accounting and operational finance activities, deliver meaningful analysis to leadership, and help drive sound business decisions. The ideal candidate will combine technical accounting expertise with manufacturing finance knowledge and a practical, collaborative approach to supporting performance and growth.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Act as a key finance partner to executive and operations leaders, offering insight that supports strategic and day-to-day decision-making.</p><p>• Prepare, review, and interpret monthly financial results, including statements, operating trends, and performance metrics for leadership review.</p><p>• Manage the budgeting cycle, regular forecasts, and longer-term financial plans to align resources with business objectives.</p><p>• Evaluate results against targets, highlight risks or gaps, and recommend actions to improve financial and operational performance.</p><p>• Oversee product costing and standard cost practices, ensuring reliable valuation methods across manufacturing activities.</p><p>• Analyze production-related variances such as labor, materials, overhead, scrap, and efficiency to identify improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process while maintaining accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Lead the accounting function, including oversight of payables, receivables, payroll, inventory accounting, fixed assets, cash activity, and general ledger processes.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to assess margins, profitability, capital investments, process improvements, and other initiatives that affect business performance.</p><p>• Support upgrades to financial processes and systems when needed, with a focus on efficiency, reporting quality, and control effectiveness.</p>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the financial leadership of our rubber manufacturing operation in Brea, California. This role oversees core accounting activities, strengthens financial controls, and delivers timely insights that help leaders manage plant performance and profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, a hands-on approach to month-end close and cost analysis, and the ability to guide a team while partnering effectively across operations and business functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and consolidated reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Produce and review management reports, corporate financial submissions, and variance analyses, translating key trends into clear business explanations for leadership.<br>• Establish and maintain a strong internal control framework within a public-company environment, supporting audit readiness, segregation of duties, and timely correction of control gaps.<br>• Manage standard costing activities, including cost structure maintenance, annual cost updates, and the accuracy of SKU and bill-of-material costing data.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting by validating physical counts, monitoring reserve balances, and reconciling inventory records to the general ledger.<br>• Investigate purchase price, labor, manufacturing, overhead, and margin variances, then work with stakeholders to turn findings into practical improvement plans.<br>• Partner closely with operations and business unit leaders to identify cost drivers, improve productivity, and support informed financial decision-making.<br>• Lead efforts to streamline reporting and reduce manual work through process improvement, automation, and the thoughtful use of new technologies, including AI tools.<br>• Supervise and develop finance team members by setting performance expectations, coaching for growth, and building coverage that supports a scalable finance function.<br>• Evaluate capital spending proposals through financial analysis and post-implementation review to confirm expected savings, productivity gains, and business value are achieved.
<p>Excellent opportunity for a Controller to join a well-established Non-Profit/Health Care Services Organization with a 50+ year history in the Andover area. The Controller will lead all accounting and finance operations, including financial reporting, budgeting, cash management, accounts payable and receivable, contract and grant accounting, purchasing and internal controls. This position will manage a small staff reporting into CFO and work closely with executive leadership team. Degree in Accounting or Finance with 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership skills with experience working in a nonprofit organization required. Excellent team collaborative environment, tenured staff, great mission statement, work/life balance culture and outstanding benefits including aggressive PTO plan. This is onsite role with flexibility when needed. Email dino.valeri@roberthalf;com or message me thru LinkedIn for immediate consideration. </p><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support manufacturing finance operations in Waterbury, Connecticut. This is a Contract position focused on strengthening cost visibility, improving financial oversight, and delivering accurate reporting for plant and divisional leadership. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership expertise, hands-on manufacturing cost accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close process for plant and divisional finance activities, ensuring timely and accurate completion of journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting deliverables.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements and management reports that provide clear insight into operational performance, cost trends, and key business drivers.<br>• Manage manufacturing cost accounting activities, including standard cost maintenance, inventory-related analysis, and cost allocation review.<br>• Evaluate production and spending results by performing detailed variance analysis and explaining monthly differences against budget, forecast, and standard costs.<br>• Partner with operations and leadership teams to monitor plant performance, identify financial risks, and support sound business decisions.<br>• Maintain strong controllership practices by reinforcing internal controls, supporting compliance expectations, and promoting accuracy across financial processes.<br>• Review product and operational costing assumptions to help improve margin visibility and ensure reliable cost data for reporting purposes.<br>• Contribute to ongoing process improvements within finance, including enhancements to reporting workflows, close procedures, and cost analysis methods.
<p><strong>Controller for a Director of Finance role- Small and stable nonprofit organization. </strong></p><p><strong>Hybrid work schedule; work 2-3 days a week once up and running </strong></p><p><strong>Base salary range: $110,000 - $115,000 </strong></p><p><strong>REFERENCE CODE: DS0013527745</strong></p><p><strong>Recruiter contact: Duane Sauer @ duane.sauer@roberthalf com </strong></p><p><br></p><p>Well established and small Nonprofit organization needs a Director of Finance due to a upcoming retirement. This is the top financial position in the organization. They will consider candidates ready for the next step including Senior Accountants, Assistant Controllers and Controllers.</p><p><br></p><p>Job responsibilities include oversight of accounting and finance, month end close, monthly financial reporting, financial presentations to the BOD and Finance Committee, grant reporting and compliance and oversight of the annual external audit. </p><p><br></p><p>Minimum requirements include strong month and close, GAAP reporting, grant reporting, internal controls, implementation of improvements to policies and procedures and experience with Connecticut funders. They are open to Senior Accountants who are ready for the next step. The retiring director of finance will help transition the new one. Candidates coming out of public accounting with strong nonprofit audit experience will also be considered. </p><p><br></p><p>The base salary range is $110,000 - $115,000 plus discretionary bonus, health Insurance (85% employer paid), dental and 100% vision insurance, very generous PTO and holidays and a 4% match on their 403b plan. </p><p><br></p><p>Hybrid wok schedule of 2-3 days from home once you are up and running. </p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, email your resume as a word document to Duane E. Sauer, CPA at Duane.Sauer@Roberthalf com, reach out to him on LinkedIn and reference DS0013527745 or “apply” below. </p><p>Email duane.sauer@roberthalf com</p><p><br></p><p>Duane Sauer</p>
We are looking for a Controller to support financial operations for a manufacturing-focused organization in Austin, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can oversee reporting accuracy, strengthen financial controls, and partner with operational teams to support business performance. The role will play a key part in period-end close activities, cost accounting oversight, and compliance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with company standards.<br>• Perform detailed reconciliations across key balance sheet accounts, including inventory, fixed assets, payables, receivables, and cash activity.<br>• Manage cost accounting activities by maintaining standard costing methods, evaluating manufacturing variances, and supporting inventory accuracy.<br>• Work closely with operations, engineering, and supply chain partners to strengthen financial controls and improve reporting processes.<br>• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by analyzing operating results and explaining performance against plan.<br>• Monitor adherence to internal accounting policies and external regulatory requirements, including matters tied to environmental and renewable energy tax credit compliance.<br>• Coordinate audit support by organizing schedules, preparing documentation, and responding to external auditor requests in a timely manner.<br>• Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy within the accounting function.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance and mentorship to entry-level accounting team members to support development and quality of work.
We are looking for a Site Controller to lead the financial operations of our manufacturing site in Topton, Pennsylvania. This position plays a central role in guiding accounting, reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities while supporting sound business decisions with accurate financial insight. The ideal candidate brings strong plant finance experience, practical cost accounting expertise, and the ability to partner closely with site leadership to improve operational and financial performance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day finance and accounting activities for the site, ensuring priorities are managed effectively and deadlines are consistently met.<br>• Lead the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and operating plans, and analyze performance results to identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities.<br>• Maintain ownership of cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation and standard cost management, to support accurate reporting and reduce unexplained variances.<br>• Review and manage fixed asset records and capital-related financial analysis to support responsible investment decisions and effective use of resources.<br>• Ensure financial practices remain aligned with corporate policies, regulatory obligations, and applicable audit and tax requirements.<br>• Coordinate legal entity documentation and statutory filings, including tax-related submissions and other required compliance records.<br>• Monitor working capital performance and recommend corrective actions that strengthen cash flow and operational efficiency.<br>• Provide financial guidance to site leadership by evaluating business results, overseeing monthly profit and loss reporting, and highlighting key risks and opportunities.<br>• Supervise accounting, cash management, and financial control functions while supporting team performance through clear direction and ethical leadership.<br>• Serve as a finance lead on site-level projects when needed, offering analysis and oversight to support successful execution.
We are looking for a Plant Controller to lead financial planning and operational accounting for our manufacturing environment in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This role partners closely with executive leadership to shape financial direction, strengthen performance through data-driven analysis, and support sustainable growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong oversight of reporting, cash management, and internal controls while helping improve financial processes across the organization.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Partner with senior leadership to develop financial strategies, build forecasting models, and translate business goals into practical budget and long-range planning decisions.<br>• Oversee plant and corporate accounting activities to ensure financial statements, operational reports, and supporting analyses are accurate, timely, and consistent.<br>• Direct cash planning activities by monitoring liquidity, evaluating working capital needs, and supporting borrowing and capital allocation decisions.<br>• Lead core finance functions such as general accounting, receivables, payables, payroll, credit, and plant controllership to maintain strong day-to-day financial operations.<br>• Establish and maintain internal controls that reduce risk, protect company assets, and support compliance with financial, tax, and regulatory requirements.<br>• Coordinate audits, insurance-related financial matters, and contract compliance activities while addressing issues that could affect business performance.<br>• Drive improvements in financial and operational systems to increase reporting quality, transaction efficiency, and decision-making across business units.<br>• Serve as a key financial representative to banks, investors, board stakeholders, and external business partners by providing clear reporting and analysis.<br>• Analyze manufacturing costs, inventory activity, and standard costing results to identify trends, improve margin visibility, and support operational performance.<br>• Manage the month-end close process and ensure all reporting deadlines are met with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
<p>We are looking for an Operations Manager to lead financial and operational oversight for our manufacturing site in Lorain, Ohio. This position partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen performance, support customer commitments, and guide sound business decisions across production, warehousing, and shared support activities. The role also contributes to local leadership discussions by aligning financial discipline with operational goals and maintaining accountability for site results.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct financial and operational control for the warehouse and supporting business functions to ensure efficient site performance.</p><p>• Partner with production and leadership teams to improve output, control costs, and support reliable delivery for customers.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting activities, including standard costing, cost analysis, and ongoing review of plant performance drivers.</p><p>• Lead the month-end close process by preparing accurate financial results, reviewing variances, and communicating key insights to management.</p><p>• Develop budgets, forecasts, and performance reports that help leadership make informed operational and financial decisions.</p><p>• Coach and motivate cross-functional teams while promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and strong execution across the site.</p><p>• Participate in local management discussions to coordinate priorities across operations, finance, sales support, and product-related activities.</p><p>• Maintain appropriate financial governance, reporting accuracy, and authorized business signatory responsibilities for the U.S. entity.</p>