Description A Robert Half Management Resources client is seeking an experienced Controller-level professional for a 3-month interim consulting opportunity. This role is designed to provide leadership and support across key financial and operational functions while ensuring adherence to company accounting policies, procedures, and control requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong expertise in financial statement close processes, manufacturing operations, cost accounting, ERP systems, and staff development. Key Responsibilities Financial Management and Reporting: Manage the monthly financial statement close process to ensure timely and accurate completion in compliance with company accounting policies, procedures, and control requirements. Coordinate and deliver timely reporting on key KPIs to division and corporate stakeholders Support corporate tax activities, including collaboration with the Corporate Tax team on annual filing requirements. Business Analysis and Margins: Partner with site leadership to conduct product and customer margin analyses and provide actionable insights to drive profitability. Review operational effectiveness metrics, analyze manufacturing performance, and assess profitability trends. Key Operational Reporting: Monitor and report on direct labor efficiency and utilization trends; identify and recommend profit improvement strategies alongside the operations team. Analyze purchase price savings data, assess market dynamics, and collaborate with the supply chain team to drive sound purchasing decisions. Conduct support for Make vs. Buy analyses to guide decision-making efforts. Assist operations teams with capital planning, expense request evaluations, and post-implementation reviews of projects to ensure strategic alignment. Team Development: Provide mentorship and development opportunities for finance staff. Identify skill gaps, offer training, and foster collaboration to optimize team performance. ERP System Optimization: Utilize strong ERP system skills to improve operational efficiency and ensure accurate data management for reporting and analysis. Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA and/or MBA is preferred. Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing and cost accounting. Proven ability to work effectively within a small accounting team (2-4 direct reports). Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency in pivot tables, graphs, and data analysis. In-depth knowledge of ERP systems and their application in financial processes Ideal Candidate Traits: Strong leadership and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams. Analytical mindset with a proven track record of identifying operational efficiencies and driving improvements. Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced interim consulting role, delivering results within tight deadlines. Requirements Accounting Functions, Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Month End Close, Financial Reporting, Journal Entries, Review, Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, KPI Reporting, Accounting operations Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .