Controller
Job Title: Controller – Manufacturing
Location: Wolcott, CT (On-site, 5 days/week)
Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent
Recruiter Contact: Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf
Job Reference: AH0013398343
Our client, a leading U.S. manufacturing site within a global industrial group, is seeking a Controller to lead the U.S. division’s finance function. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial strategy, and reporting. The Controller will partner closely with the Managing Director and international headquarters, manage the U.S. finance and accounting team, and play a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational insight, and long-term business performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive U.S. division financial strategy while managing hands-on accounting operations
- Provide strategic financial insights to executive leadership, influencing decisions and growth
- Lead quarterly and year-end closes and deliver accurate, actionable financial statements
- Ensure strong financial controls and compliance across U.S. GAAP, tax, and corporate standards
- Own balance sheet integrity, ensuring reconciliations and reporting are precise
- Manage cash, liquidity, foreign exchange, and debt activities to support business goals
- Oversee AP/AR, including credit management and collections with sales
- Lead inventory valuation and reconciliation to corporate guidelines and standards
- Maintain fixed asset records from capitalizations to depreciation and disposals
- Partner on budgeting, cost accounting, and financial modeling
- Build and mentor your finance team, with growth potential beyond the current direct report
Qualifications:
Compensation
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