Controller

Job Description

Robert Half Management Resources is currently looking for an experienced manufacturing Controller to support a contract (potential contract to hire) employment opportunity in MT STERLING, Ohio. This role requires oversight over the financial reporting process for a $100M manufacturing company, including management of a 5 person accounting team. Ideal candidate will have prior experience at the controller level for a similar-sized manufacturing company. The controller must be hands-on and comfortable with a reporting process that is heavily MS Excel based. Strong candidates will also have experience with ERP implementations, M& A activity, and exposure to PE owned organizations. Role is primarily onsite at the client's location in Mt. Sterling, OH, with potential for 1 day a week remote. Contract duration is open ended, with potential conversation opportunity.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all accounting functions within the company

• Utilize your CPA skills to enhance the controllership functions

• Ensure accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closings

• Prepare and review journal entries as necessary

• Utilize Microsoft Excel for our reporting process

• Lead a small team to ensure efficient operation of our accounting department

• Apply your experience in the manufacturing industry to optimize our financial processes

• Be on-site four days a week to provide leadership and support to your team.

• Must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role.

• Proven proficiency in a range of accounting functions is required.

• CPA certification

• Demonstrable experience in controllership and controllership functions.

• Proficiency in month end close, quarter-end, and year end closings.

• Experience in preparing and reviewing journal entries is essential.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.

• Must have strong people management skills.

• Prior experience in the manufacturing industry is required

Hybrid remote