Job Title: Divisional Controller Location: Hartford County, CT Area (Hybrid – 2–3 days in-office) Position Type: Full-Time / Permanent Compensation: $180,000–$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 com Job Reference: AH0013529128
An established global organization is looking for a hands-on Divisional Controller to take ownership of accounting operations and help shape how the function operates moving forward. This is an opportunity to lead a talented team, strengthen financial processes, and make a meaningful impact across a complex business - with the flexibility of a hybrid schedule and room for continued career growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Accounting: Oversee accounting operations, consolidations, and financial reporting.
- Own the Close: Drive timely, accurate monthly and annual close processes.
- Strengthen Controls: Oversee balance sheet governance, US GAAP/IFRS compliance, and audit readiness.
- Improve Processes: Streamline workflows, standardize procedures, and enhance automation.
- Partner with Leadership: Support budgeting, forecasting, performance analysis, and business decisions.
- Oversee AP/AR: Lead payables, receivables, credit, collections, and working capital activities.
- Develop Your Team: Coach and lead accounting and shared services professionals.
- Support Growth: Contribute to acquisitions, integrations, system implementations, and strategic initiatives.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- 5+ years in a Controller or comparable leadership role.
- Strong US GAAP, IFRS, technical accounting, and financial reporting knowledge.
- Experience with complex close processes, internal controls, and audits.
- A hands-on leadership style with a track record of developing people.
- Proven success driving process improvement and change management.
- Strong communication, business partnership, and problem-solving skills.
- ERP experience and advanced Excel skills.
Highly Desired
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent technical accounting expertise.
- International, multi-site, or multi-currency experience.
- M&A, integrations, or system implementations.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- High visibility: Work directly with senior leadership.
- Broad ownership: Lead accounting, reporting, controls, and shared services.
- Make an impact: Improve processes, strengthen controls, and develop your team.
- Career growth: Gain exposure to strategic initiatives and future advancement opportunities.
- Great Culture: Collaborative, supportive team with a strong sense of community.
- Flexibility: Hybrid schedule with 2–3 days in-office.
If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more, please email your resume to abby.harpp@roberthalf com and reference AH0013529128. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half, we never present your background to a client company without your permission.