Controller

Recruiter Contact: Sal Fiorillo – Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf | Reference: SF0013489345

About the role

We are partnering with a growing, privately held manufacturing company in the Waterbury area to add a hands-on Controller to its leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, this individual will own the accounting function, oversee a small team, and serve as a key financial partner as the company continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, financial reporting, journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP compliance
• Oversee AP, AR, general ledger, and inventory accounting
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Partner with the CEO on profitability, financial strategy, and business decisions
• Strengthen accounting processes, policies, and internal controls
• Coordinate audit, tax, and compliance matters with external advisors
• Manage and develop a small accounting/operations team

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience with responsibility for financial reporting and close management
• Strong background in month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements
• Manufacturing and inventory experience is required

Why consider it?

• Growing, stable, family-owned organization
• Direct exposure to and partnership with the CEO
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the finance function
• Tight-knit team with very low turnover and long employee tenure

Pay

$110K–$130K