Description Job Title: Controller Location: Greater Waterbury area Position Type: Full Time/Permanent Position Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf Reference: SF0013258189 Newly created role due to growth and an excellent opportunity for a leader within Manufactuing to join an impressive organization! This position will play a critical role in guiding the company through future growth initiatives, partnering closely with senior leadership to ensure financial stability and long-term success. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of financial expertise, operational leadership, and manufacturing experience! Excellent opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a CFO/VP type role down the road and make a significant impact to the processes, accounting function & team, and growth of an established organization. Main Responsibilities: + Oversee finance, accounting, and operations driving process improvements and being a hands-on leader for the organization + Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership, contributing to restructuring efforts and long-term business planning. + Own profit and loss (P& L) management, ensuring financial alignment with operational objectives. + Lead financial planning processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance modeling. + Drive process improvements and cost-saving initiatives across financial and operational functions. + Develop and implement performance metrics, dashboards, and systems to support informed decision-making. + Manage financial operations such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, month-end, general ledger, and cash flow. + Serve as a liaison to financial institutions, investors, and other external partners. + Prepare and present financial reports for the board and ownership. Requirements: + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (CPA or MBA designation preferred, but not mandatory). + 10+ years of experience in a Controller or management position + Proven experience managing profit and loss (P& L) responsibilities and leading organizational change. + Strong understanding and experience with operations (Raw Materials & Inventory Management, Time-Phase Reporting / Production Scheduling, Manufacturing KPIs, Labor & Workforce planning and Supply Chain) + A process improvement enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit is highly preferred If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo at the email referenced above. All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission. Requirements Requirements: + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a closely related field (CPA or MBA designation preferred, but not mandatory). + 10+ years of experience in a Controller or management position + Proven experience managing profit and loss (P& L) responsibilities and leading organizational change. + Strong understanding and experience with operations (Raw Materials & Inventory Management, Time-Phase Reporting / Production Scheduling, Manufacturing KPIs, Labor & Workforce planning and Supply Chain) + A process improvement enthusiast with an entrepreneurial spirit is 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 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) .