Division Controller

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Robert Half is seeking a Division Controller to provide financial leadership for our client's manufacturing operations in NH, VT, and Canada. This role works closely with operational, sales, and finance leaders to turn financial data into practical business guidance that improves performance and supports profitable growth for the different business units. The position also oversees divisional accounting activities, strengthens reporting discipline, and promotes consistent financial practices across the organization.

This role requires travel between NH, VT, and Quebec 15% of the role. Other days can be very remote focused for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle for the assigned division, ensuring deadlines are met and reporting is reliable.
• Evaluate financial results against budget, forecast, and prior-period performance, then communicate meaningful insights to leadership.
• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain accurate records and well-supported account balances.
• Partner with shared services and corporate finance teams to align divisional reporting with company standards and compliance expectations.
• Reinforce internal controls, address process weaknesses, and support audit requests with complete and organized documentation.
• Collaborate with operations leaders to assess productivity, inventory performance, cost trends, and overall profitability.
• Contribute to annual budgeting, recurring forecasting, and financial planning activities that guide operational targets and resource decisions.
• Lead and develop divisional finance staff by providing coaching, direction, and support for ongoing growth.
• Identify opportunities to simplify accounting workflows, improve data quality, and enhance reporting efficiency through better processes and system use.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline is required.
• Demonstrated experience leading month-end close activities and producing accurate financial reporting.
• Strong background in financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Manufacturing cost accounting and inventory experience required.
• Muli-Site or Multi-Location experience required.
• Ability to interpret business performance trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership teams.
• Experience maintaining internal controls, supporting compliance efforts, and assisting with audit activities.
• Effective leadership and communication skills with the ability to work across finance, sales, and operations functions.