Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Description

Job Title:

Controller - Manufacturing

Location:

Wolcott, CT (On-site, 5 days/week)

Position Type:
Full-Time / Permanent

Recruiter Contact:
Abby Harpp - abby.harpp@roberthalf

Job Reference: AH

Our client, a leading U.S. manufacturing site within a global industrial group, is seeking a Controller to lead the U.S. division's finance function. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial strategy, and reporting. The Controller will partner closely with the Managing Director and international headquarters, manage the U.S. finance and accounting team, and play a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational insight, and long-term business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Drive U.S. division financial strategy while managing hands-on accounting operations

+ Provide strategic financial insights to executive leadership, influencing decisions and growth

+ Lead quarterly and year-end closes and deliver accurate, actionable financial statements

+ Ensure strong financial controls and compliance across U.S. GAAP, tax, and corporate standards

+ Own balance sheet integrity, ensuring reconciliations and reporting are precise

+ Manage cash, liquidity, foreign exchange, and debt activities to support business goals

+ Oversee AP/AR, including credit management and collections with sales

+ Lead inventory valuation and reconciliation to corporate guidelines and standards

+ Maintain fixed asset records from capitalizations to depreciation and disposals

+ Partner on budgeting, cost accounting, and financial modeling

+ Build and mentor your finance team, with growth potential beyond the current direct report

Requirements

Required Qualifications &

Experience:

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

+ 5+ years experience within a manufacturing or product-based environment (international or global structures is a plus!)

+ Experience in financial reporting, including preparing financial statements and managing quarterly and year-end close processes

+ Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and federal/state tax regulations

+

Experience with inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliations, and adjustments

+ Hands-on/oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions

+ ERP system proficiency

Why You'll Love This Role / Company:

+ Lead finance for the U.S. division of a global manufacturing leader

+ Blend hands-on accounting with strategic financial leadership

+ Partner with executive leadership and international HQ to influence business decisions

+ Enjoy stability, career growth, and professional development opportunities

+ Thrive in a collaborative culture with engaging team activities

If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf com and reference AH.

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