Description Robert Half is partnered with a leading manufacturing company in the New Iberia area in search of a dynamic Controller. The Controller will play a critical role in managing the accounting team, overseeing closing activities, maintaining company accounting policies' integrity and streamlining financial procedures. This role also involves leading departmental projects, staying updated with accounting rules and regulations, and ensuring compliance with debt covenants. Responsibilities: • Direct and manage the accounting team to ensure efficient workflow. • Oversee all closing activities, ensuring accurate and timely completion. • Transition to percentage completion accounting, implementing new procedures as needed. • Uphold the integrity of our accounting policies, making necessary revisions when required. • Develop and maintain budgets, conducting variance analysis to identify discrepancies and areas for improvement. • Establish financial benchmarks across the company to track performance and progress. • Enhance current financial procedures to optimize efficiency and accuracy. • Formulate a cost management system to effectively monitor and control expenses. • Carry out P& L and tax forecasting to guide financial decision-making. • Lead ad hoc projects, coordinating resources and timelines to ensure successful completion. Requirements • Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA preferred. • Proven experience in Auditing, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations. • Proficiency in budgeting and forecasting, demonstrating the ability to manage financial resources effectively. • Strong leadership skills and proven experience managing and developing a team. • Proficiency in ERP systems as well as Excel • Expertise in Financial Reporting, with the capacity to prepare comprehensive fiscal reports. • Solid understanding of Financial Analysis, applying this knowledge to evaluate financial performance. • Experience with Month End Close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial record-keeping. For confidential consideration, contact Hayley Euper at 504-383-0704 or apply today! Thank you for your interest in Robert Half! 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) .