Divisional/Plant Controller

Description Robert Half Management Resources is recruiting for a highly skilled and experienced Division Controller for a 3+ month contract with a manufacturing company located in Phoenix, AZ. The consultant will be reporting to the VP, Corporate Controller located in Texas and the General Manager in Phoenix. The ideal consultant will enjoy being hands-on, managing a team of 5, working with leadership and implementing processes and procedures. Responsibilities: Manage assigned team(s) tasked with performing Division’s accounting operations and maintaining financial records Ensure accuracy of Division’s monthly financial statements by preparing required reconciliations, making appropriate accruals, reviewing trial balances, correcting accounting errors, and collaborating with peers in other Company Divisions to ensure all Intercompany activity pertaining to Division is accounted for, and by delegating these tasks as appropriate to subordinates. Maintain proficiency on all information technology used by Division and Corporate Accounting and Finance departments, as required by and appropriate to role. Prepare monthly variance analysis commentary for Division’s actual results vs. budget/forecast. Perform regular financial analysis to identify trends and escalate concerns to Division and Corporate leadership as appropriate. Assist Corporate Finance with developing Division operating and capital budgets. Provide guidance to Corporate Accounting on Division-specific accounting and finance related matters, and respond to ad-hoc requests from corporate departments for analysis and data. Support acquisitions, divestitures, and/or business reorganizations. Review and approve Division’s inventory accounting controls. Maintain documented internal control processes. Comply with, and ensure assigned team(s) compliance with, official Human Resources policies as well as specific functional guidelines as promulgated by the Chief Financial Officer, Corporate Controller, and Division’s Executive General Manager. Drive internal process improvement and operating efficiencies. Other duties as required.Requirements · 8+ years professional hands-on accounting experience, including supervisory experience.· BA/BS in Accounting, or bachelor’s degree in related field with a minimum of 24 hours of accounting coursework.· Proficiency with Accounting ERP systems.· Strong working knowledge of GAAP.· Excellent financial analysis skills.· Strong working knowledge of Excel.· Strong interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills.· Excellent communication skills.· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.· Outstanding leadership skills.· Manufacturing and job costing experience highly preferred.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 puts you in the best position to succeed by advocating on your behalf and promoting you to employers. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity – even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/mobile) and get 1-tap apply, instant notifications for AI-matched jobs, and more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available including medical, vision, dental, life and disability insurance. Employees hired for our FTEP Program are also eligible to enroll in our company’s 401(k) or deferred compensation plan (if eligible). FTEP employees also earn paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time and paid holidays. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) received varies based on years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new FTEP employee earns up to 13 days of CTO and up to 10 paid holidays per calendar year. Learn more at roberthalfbenefits.com/Resources.© 2023 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/terms-of-use) .