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Robert Half Divisional/Plant Controller in Windsor, Connecticut
Description
We are looking for a skilled Divisional/Plant Controller to support a manufacturing operation in the Greater Hartford area. This role will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen financial accuracy, and provide hands-on support for closing cycles, reconciliations, budgeting, and inventory-related analysis. The ideal candidate brings strong controllership experience and the ability to improve financial organization within a plant or division-focused environment.
Responsibilities:
• Lead the month-end close process and ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Prepare and review account reconciliations to resolve discrepancies and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Organize and improve accounting records by addressing outstanding cleanup items and strengthening financial controls.
• Support budget planning activities, including the development and monitoring of operating forecasts and spending assumptions.
• Partner with manufacturing leadership to provide financial insight tied to plant performance and cost management.
• Perform inventory-related accounting work, including valuation analysis, reconciliations, and review of stock movements.
• Produce timely financial reports that help leadership evaluate operational and business performance.
• Contribute hands-on controllership support across daily accounting functions and period-end reporting requirements.
Requirements • Experience leading month-end close activities in a manufacturing or plant-based environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and broader cost accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare, review, and resolve account reconciliations with a high degree of accuracy.
• Proficiency in financial reporting and analysis for operational leadership and business stakeholders.
• Demonstrated controllership experience with knowledge of budgeting, ledger oversight, and internal financial controls.
• Familiarity with inventory accounting and the financial impact of inventory activity within manufacturing operations.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple accounting priorities in a Contract role.
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