Controller

Description

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Robert Half is seeking a Controller to lead a Manufacturing/Construction operation in Concord New Hampshire area. This Controller position will oversee cost accounting, financial reporting, and monthly close activities while supporting a manufacturing environment with accurate analysis and strong controls. The Controller role also partners with operational leaders to improve visibility into plant performance, labor compliance, and billing accuracy.

Responsibilities:

• Direct plant accounting activities, including monthly close, account reconciliations, and preparation of timely financial results.

• Manage manufacturing cost accounting processes to ensure inventory, labor, and production costs are recorded accurately.

• Maintain and analyze standard costs, investigate variances, and provide recommendations to improve cost performance.

• Oversee billing-related financial activities and help ensure invoices and supporting documentation are complete and accurate.

• Monitor prevailing wage compliance by reviewing payroll and project-related records for adherence to applicable requirements.

• Partner with plant and operations leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting that support business decisions.

• Strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to promote accuracy, compliance, and consistency across plant finance activities.

• Prepare financial analysis that highlights trends, operational risks, and opportunities for improved profitability.

Requirements • Proven experience in plant or manufacturing accounting with a strong foundation in cost accounting.

• Hands-on knowledge of standard cost accounting, variance analysis, and inventory-related financial reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to manage month-end close processes and deliver accurate financial statements on schedule.

• Familiarity with billing processes and financial documentation within a construction or manufacturing setting.

• Understanding of prevailing wage requirements and related payroll or compliance review practices.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate financial information clearly to operations leaders.

Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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