THE ROLE:

We’re partnering with a growing, publicly listed manufacturing organization to find a hands-on Contract Controller for a long-term contract role supporting a complex, operationally driven business. This is a high-impact position with full ownership of month-end close and financial insight, working closely with operations and senior leadership.

Key responsibilities include:

• Full responsibility for month-end close, including journal entries and financial reporting
• Inventory management & costing (standard costing + job costing)
• Variance analysis with direct collaboration across operations and leadership
• Present monthly financial results to senior leadership, including VP-level reviews
• Balance sheet ownership (accruals, reconciliations)
• Identify process gaps and lead ad hoc analysis to resolve operational and financial issues
• Collaborate within a shared services model supporting transactional processes internationally
• Ensure alignment with public company requirements, including US GAAP and SOX compliance
• Supporting forecasting and long-range planning (4-year models)

ABOUT YOU:

You are a results-driven and adaptable finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, operational environment. You are comfortable taking full ownership, meeting tight deadlines, and partnering cross-functionally with both finance and non-finance stakeholders. You bring confidence in challenging assumptions, providing insights, and communicating financial concepts clearly across all levels of the business.

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package reflective of experience, along with the chance to step into a high-impact role within a dynamic, publicly traded organization. You will gain valuable exposure to senior leadership, complex operations, and public company reporting requirements, all while contributing meaningfully to business performance and decision-making. Join the team and be part of the journey towards success, don’t delay and submit your resume today!

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting role within manufacturing
• Strong background in standard costing (required) and inventory management
• Ability to manage a compressed month-end close cycle in a high-pressure environment
• Experience with variance analysis and operational finance partnering
• Solid understanding of balance sheet management, reconciliations, and accruals
• Exposure to US GAAP and SOX compliance (preferred)
• Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, SUMIFS)
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP systems
• Experience with job costing is a highly preferred asset
• Professional accounting designation is preferred

If you are looking for a high-visibility role where you can make an immediate impact and work closely with leadership, this is an opportunity you don’t want to miss—click the “Apply Now!” link. Please quote job reference number 05110-0013436940 on all communication. Robert Half would like to take this opportunity to thank all applicants in advance for their expressed interest! The job you want is just an app away. Whether remote or on-site, search for a job you’ll love with the Robert Half app. Download on the App Store or get it on Google Play.

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