Description Join a Leading Manufacturer Driving Operational Excellence Are you a hands-on financial leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Our manufacturing client is seeking an Operations Controller to be a strategic partner on the plant leadership team. In this high-impact role, you'll drive financial performance, support data-driven decision-making, and help optimize plant operations through proactive analysis and cost management. What You’ll Do: + Serve as a key financial advisor to plant leadership, contributing to strategy, performance, and planning + Lead the plant’s budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes + Analyze plant spending, identify savings opportunities, and communicate findings to leadership + Evaluate and explain material and labor variances, collaborating with operations to improve efficiency + Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) and production trends + Oversee cost accounting, job costing, and inventory valuation using ERP systems + Support accurate implementation of new KPIs and ensure alignment with corporate standards + Prepare and present detailed financial reports to senior leadership Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • At least 5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment. • Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, with manufacturing ERP experience preferred. • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling. • Strong written and verbal communication abilities. • Exceptional attention to detail, particularly in payroll and expense management. • Ability to work proactively on the manufacturing floor and foster continuous improvement initiatives. • Familiarity with QuickBooks, Concur, or Sage 300 is highly desirable. 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) .