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Controller

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Compensation
No compensation found
Location
St. George, UT
Work Authorization
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Job overview

Robert Half Finance & Accounting is hiring a Controller. Robert Half Finance & Accounting is seeking an experienced Controller to lead financial operations for a division in St. George, Utah. This role requires a hands-on accounting leader capable of delivering accurate reporting, strengthening financial controls, and guiding a team through core accounting processes. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to keep financial activities organized, timely, and compliant.

Key focus areas include Direct the full month-end close cycle, ensuring accounts are reconciled and reporting is completed on schedule., Prepare and review financial statements that provide clear insight into divisional performance and support leadership decision-making., and Oversee recurring financial reporting activities, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal standards..

Successful candidates bring 7+ Years Accounting and Leadership Responsibility. Important skills include Accurate Reporting, Financial Controls, Core Accounting Processes, Technical Accounting Knowledge, Business Judgment, and Financial Activities Organization.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accurate ReportingFinancial ControlsCore Accounting ProcessesTechnical Accounting KnowledgeBusiness JudgmentFinancial Activities OrganizationFinancial Activities TimelinessFinancial Activities ComplianceMonth-End Close CycleAccount ReconciliationFinancial Statement PreparationFinancial Statement ReviewRecurring Financial ReportingStaff LeadershipStaff CoachingStaff DevelopmentSetting PrioritiesPromoting AccountabilityQuickBooks OnlineTransaction RecordingExcel-Based AnalysesExcel-Based SchedulesExcel-Based Reporting ToolsBudgetingInternal Controls MonitoringProcess ImprovementReporting Quality ImprovementOperational Efficiency ImprovementEvaluating Financial ResultsExplaining VariancesPlanning SupportInterpreting Results for Business StakeholdersSupervising Accounting PersonnelGuiding Team PerformanceExcelAccounting PrinciplesReconciliationsInternal Control PracticesOrganizational SkillsManaging Multiple DeadlinesManaging Priorities Effectively

Qualifications

7+ Years Progressive Accounting or Finance ExperienceLeadership ResponsibilityManufacturing Industry ExperienceLegally Authorized to Work in the United States

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of a division in St George, Utah. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can deliver accurate reporting, strengthen financial controls, and guide a team through core accounting processes. The successful candidate will bring strong technical accounting knowledge, sound business judgment, and the ability to keep financial activities organized, timely, and compliant.

Responsibilities:

  • Direct the full month-end close cycle, ensuring accounts are reconciled and reporting is completed on schedule.

  • Prepare and review financial statements that provide clear insight into divisional performance and support leadership decision-making.

  • Oversee recurring financial reporting activities, maintaining accuracy, consistency, and adherence to internal standards.

  • Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while setting priorities and promoting accountability across the team.

  • Manage day-to-day accounting operations within QuickBooks Online and ensure transactions are recorded properly.

  • Build and maintain detailed Excel-based analyses, schedules, and reporting tools to support budgeting and financial review.

  • Monitor internal controls and identify opportunities to improve processes, reporting quality, and operational efficiency.

  • Partner with business leadership to evaluate financial results, explain variances, and support planning efforts. Requirements

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in the manufacturing industry, including leadership responsibility.

  • Demonstrated success managing month-end close and producing complete, timely financial statements.

  • Strong background in financial reporting and the ability to interpret results for business stakeholders.

  • Experience supervising accounting personnel and guiding team performance in a detail-oriented environment.

  • Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and advanced capability in Microsoft Excel.

  • Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and internal control practices.

  • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities effectively.

For confidential consideration, apply today or contact Tracy Sperry at Robert Half for more information.

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