VP/Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization to identify a VP/Controller to lead finance and accounting operations across a parent company and its subsidiaries. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who has grown up through the ranks in a manufacturing environment and is ready to operate at a broader, more strategic level. The position combines hands-on leadership with big-picture financial oversight, partnering closely with executive leadership to drive performance and support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with executive leadership to drive financial strategy, planning, and overall business performance
• Lead all accounting and finance operations across multiple entities, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent reporting
• Oversee month-end close, financial statement preparation, and consolidated reporting
• Deliver clear, actionable financial insights to leadership, including:
• P& L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
• Budget vs. Actual and Forecast vs. Actual
• Rolling forecasts and forward-looking analysis
• Collaborate closely with operations to develop budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics tied to plant and business performance
• Analyze job costing, operational efficiency, and profitability to support decision-making
• Drive improvements in processes, reporting, and internal controls to support scalability
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and overall financial health of the organization
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Serve as the primary liaison with external partners including auditors, banks, and advisors
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Play a key role in strategic initiatives, pricing decisions, and long-term planning

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Progressive accounting/finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Background as a Plant Controller or similar operational finance leader, with expanded scope or multi-entity exposure
• Experience leading month-end close and financial reporting processes
• Strong understanding of GAAP, cost accounting, and internal controls
• Proven ability to partner with operations and influence business decisions
• Experience managing and developing teams
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, mid-sized company environment

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting multiple business units or entities
• Exposure to project-based or contract-driven environments
• Experience working alongside executive leadership on strategic initiatives
• Any exposure to regulated or compliance-driven environments is helpful but not required

For immediate consideration, apply now or contact Bryan Rushing with Robert Half, Birmingham AL.