Controller

DescriptionJOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for budget and forecast development, monitoring, reporting and assisting departments in meeting budgeted and forecasted spend levels to ensure site cost efficiency. Responsible for all monthly and quarter end closing activities including journal entries, balance sheet and income statement variance analysis and reporting, compliance reporting and account reconciliation review. Proactively investigate and act on variances to budget, forecast and prior periods. Assist management in planning labor and assets for budgets, forecasts and actual operations. Work closely with the Warehouse and Supply Chain Departments to monitor cycle count performance, reducing excess and obsolete inventory and identification of related root causes. Establish departmental controls and create SOPsRequirements Bachelor Degree in Accounting/Finance required; CPA or MBA a plus Minimum of 5+ years’ experience as a Controller in a manufacturing setting Experience in implementing and utilizing cost accounting for manufacturing consumer durable goods Expert Excel skills required Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and possess strong background with information technology Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment Strong organizational, analytical and decision-making skills Demonstrated leadership experience/qualities; must be able to lead, drive and inspire a team to achieve results that exceed expectations Continuous improvement mindedRobert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers for decades. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on FORTUNE’s “Most Admired Companies” every year since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada.© 2020 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 / YearlyLocation: Northbrook, ILDate Posted: March 6, 2020Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 01380-9502505836Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance