<p>A growing <strong>manufacturing company</strong> is seeking an Assistant Controller to support its finance and accounting operations. This role will help lead financial reporting, maintain internal controls, support operational analysis, and partner with leadership to improve business performance.</p><p>This position is well suited for a hands-on accounting professional with strong experience in a <strong>manufacturing environment</strong>. The Assistant Controller will work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, supply chain, engineering, and site leadership, to support accurate reporting, financial planning, and process improvements.</p><p>Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements</li><li>Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other close activities</li><li>Maintain general ledger accuracy and support compliance with accounting policies and procedures</li><li>Analyze inventory, reserves, and manufacturing-related variances</li><li>Partner with operational leaders to monitor performance and explain financial results</li><li>Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and annual planning activities</li><li>Prepare management reports and variance analysis</li><li>Help strengthen internal controls and identify process improvement opportunities</li><li>Support external audits, tax-related activities, and other compliance requirements</li><li>Lead and mentor accounting staff as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Position: Assistant Controller</strong></p><p><strong>Industry: Construction</strong></p><p><strong>Location: Mechanicsburg, PA</strong></p><p><br></p><p>We are partnering with a client to hire for an Assistant Controller to support daily accounting operations and assist in leading the accounting team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accountant with strong Excel skills and an interest in process improvement.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support month-end close, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations</li><li>Assist with cash forecasting, reconciliations, and weekly financial reporting</li><li>Maintain fixed assets, inventory, and construction-in-process accounts</li><li>Prepare tax filings and support external audits</li><li>Assist with internal controls and process improvements</li><li>Supervise and support accounting staff as needed</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Controller / Accounting Manager</strong></p><p>A small but established manufacturing company is seeking a <strong>Controller / Accounting Manager</strong> to lead its accounting and finance function in a highly visible role reporting directly to ownership. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting leader who wants to take full ownership of the financial function, work closely with operations, and play a key role in supporting the business as it continues to grow. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being the senior-most finance and accounting professional within a smaller organization. The right candidate will be comfortable overseeing day-to-day accounting, managing financial reporting, supporting operational decision-making, and serving as a trusted advisor to ownership. Manufacturing experience is required, and experience working with inventory, production activity, and raw materials is strongly preferred.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead the accounting and finance function as the top accounting professional within the company</li><li>Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, month-end close, and preparation of financial statements</li><li>Deliver timely and accurate monthly reporting and financial analysis to ownership</li><li>Partner directly with the owner on business performance, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning</li><li>Oversee inventory-related accounting and collaborate with internal operational staff to maintain accuracy around materials and production activity</li><li>Monitor manufacturing costs, inventory movements, and related balance sheet and income statement accounts</li><li>Analyze financial and operational results and provide insight into trends, variances, and business performance</li><li>Help establish and improve processes, controls, and reporting within a growing small-company environment</li><li>Coordinate with external partners on tax, audit, banking, and other financial matters as needed</li><li>Serve as a key resource to leadership on both accounting matters and broader business decisions</li></ul><p><strong>Why Apply:</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to lead the accounting function and have direct impact on the business</li><li>High-visibility role reporting directly to ownership</li><li>Broad scope across accounting, reporting, operations, and financial oversight</li><li>Ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy, ownership, and working closely with leadership in a small-company setting</li></ul><p>If you’re a manufacturing accounting professional looking for an opportunity to step into a lead role and serve as the top finance and accounting resource for a business, we’d love to hear from you.</p>
<p>A growing, vertically integrated <strong>real estate development and construction platform</strong> is seeking a <strong>Controller</strong> to lead accounting operations and financial oversight across its development and construction portfolio.</p><p>This is a <strong>hands-on leadership role</strong> focused on building and managing the company’s <strong>in-house accounting function</strong>, with a strong emphasis on <strong>financial reporting, cash management, balance sheet integrity, and internal controls</strong>. The organization is bringing development and construction accounting in-house, creating a unique opportunity to establish best practices and scalable processes from the ground up. Email Jim Meade at Robert Half right away for consideration and connect with me on LinkedIn.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role?</strong></p><ul><li>Opportunity to <strong>build and own the accounting function</strong> for development and construction</li><li>High visibility role working directly with <strong>ownership and senior leadership</strong></li><li>Clear path to <strong>expand scope and influence as the organization scales</strong></li><li>Exposure to both <strong>accounting leadership and strategic project finance</strong></li><li>Growing pipeline of development projects in an entrepreneurial environment</li></ul><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Accounting & Financial Reporting</strong></p><ul><li>Lead <strong>monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes</strong> across development and construction entities</li><li>Ensure preparation of <strong>accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements</strong></li><li>Oversee <strong>general ledger activity, journal entries, and account reconciliations</strong></li><li>Maintain strong <strong>balance sheet integrity</strong>, ensuring all accounts are properly supported and reviewed</li></ul><p><strong>Cash Flow & Construction Finance Oversight</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee project and corporate <strong>cash flow tracking and forecasting</strong></li><li>Manage <strong>construction draws, loan requisitions, and lender reporting</strong> processes</li><li>Monitor project budgets and costs, ensuring alignment with accounting and reporting</li></ul><p><strong>Team Leadership</strong></p><ul><li>Build, mentor, and manage the accounting team</li><li>Create structure, accountability, and development plans for team members</li><li>Foster a culture of ownership, accuracy, and continuous improvement</li></ul><p><strong>Audit, Tax & Compliance</strong></p><ul><li>Serve as primary contact for <strong>external auditors</strong> and manage audit process</li><li>Coordinate with tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely filings</li><li>Ensure compliance with reporting requirements, including lender and investor needs</li></ul><p><strong>Operational & Project Collaboration</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with development and construction teams to align financial reporting with project activity</li><li>Support leadership with accurate financial data for decision-making</li><li>Provide insight into project performance and key financial drivers</li></ul>