Robert Half has partnered with a growing manufacturing company in the Zebulon, North Carolina area to assist them in hiring an experienced Controller. This is an onsite position. Manufacturing/Cost Accounting experience and supervisory experience are required for consideration. This onsite Controller role primarily revolves around the coordination of all financial and accounting activities. The Controller will be a key liaison with site leadership, providing valuable insights into the financial operations and ensuring that all business needs are met from a financial perspective. This permanent position offers a competitive salary, growth potential and an annual bonus program,
Responsibilities
• Conduct detailed analysis and explanation of financial reports
• Manage all aspects of general accounting, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Credit and Collections, and General Ledger
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close process for the site, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Handle sales, use tax, and other tax returns
• Prepare daily and weekly performance reports and operational metrics for distribution to management
• Oversee all billing and accounts payable activities, with disbursements centralized offsite
• Maintain Fixed Asset register and monitor capital spending
• Monitor and enhance the internal control environment, implementing systems, policies, and procedures that improve performance, reporting, and internal controls
• Cost Accounting and inventory management
• Previous experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting, inventory accounting, standard costing, and cost of goods sold analysis.
• Demonstrated success leading month-end close, year-end close, and financial statement preparation.
• Experience overseeing accounting functions such as general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Background managing or mentoring accounting staff and working cross-functionally with operational leadership.
• Proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Working knowledge of NetSuite and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Familiarity with fixed assets, capital spending oversight, and indirect tax compliance, including sales and use tax.