Controller

at  Robert Half

We are offering a contract to hire employment opportunity for a Controller in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. This role involves overseeing and directing all day-to-day accounting and financial activities of the plant. The Controller will be a key decision maker and will have significant interaction with senior management.

• Enhance decision-making abilities by designing and implementing programs, processes, and procedures in alignment with corporate, function, and business goals.
• Provide proactive business partnership to enhance profitability and better cost understanding.
• Lead financial awareness and understanding among plant employees by hosting various training opportunities.
• Perform timely and accurate completion of relevant accounting activities, including month end close, period reporting, fixed asset management, inventory valuation, and overall asset and liability control.
• Implement and ensure adherence to internal finance controls including data and reporting standards and compliance.
• Monitor, identify, and support deviations to budget and forecast.
• Analyze and report on key plant operational and accounting metrics, presenting financial performance in various forums as required.
• Provide finance expertise and decision support to business leaders in support of the division strategy.
• Support the business in understanding and managing product costs.
• Drive cost savings initiatives across the business.
• Possess proficiency in 3M
• Familiarity with Accounting Software Systems is a must
• Proficiency in ADP - Financial Services required
• Working knowledge of CRM is crucial
• Experience with Crystal Reports is necessary
• Proficiency in Accounting Functions essential
• Proficient in Accounts Payable (AP)
• Proficient in Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Auditing skills are essential
• Experience in Budget Processes is required
• Proficiency in Forecasting & Modeling is needed
• Experience in Budgeting is necessary
• Familiarity with Budgeting - Forecasting is crucial
• Experience in Monthly Close processes is required
• Proficiency in KPI Reporting is needed
• Knowledge of SOX - Sarbanes-Oxley is essential
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