Controller

Job Title: Controller Location: Greater Hartford, CT Area (On-site, with flexibility) Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent Compensation Range: $175,000–$200,000, depending on experience Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; 401(k) with company match; life and disability insurance, and additional benefits Recruiter Contact: Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf Job Reference: AH0013451208

Our client, a well-established and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and support the continued evolution of the finance function. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys improving processes, developing teams, and driving operational excellence. The role offers broad exposure across U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, process improvement, and mergers & acquisitions, with the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of accounting operations and financial reporting
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and maintain a strong internal control environment
• Partner with finance leadership on reporting, forecasting, and business initiatives
• Support mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, acquisition accounting, integration, and post-close accounting activities
• Drive process improvements across accounting, reporting, and financial operations
• Support audit, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Oversee cash management and working capital activities
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting staff while building organizational capability

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• Prior experience leading accounting teams and month-end close processes
• Demonstrated experience with mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence, acquisition accounting, integration, or post-close accounting activities
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• ERP system experience and advanced Excel skills
• Experience within manufacturing, project-based, engineering, or similarly complex operating environments

Additional Qualifications:

• ERP implementation or finance transformation experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• CPA, CMA, and/or MBA

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Highly visible leadership role with broad organizational impact
• Opportunity to shape and strengthen the accounting function
• Collaborative and growth-oriented culture
• Strong executive support and exposure to senior leadership
• Stable, financially sound organization with a long-term growth strategy
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

If you'd like to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf and reference AH0013451208. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never present your background to a client company without your permission.