Controller

at Robert Half in Coeur D Alene, Idaho, United States

Job Description

Description

Robert Half is looking for a meticulous Controller to lead core accounting activities for a manufacturing company and keep financial operations running accurately and efficiently. This position plays a central role in maintaining compliant records, producing dependable reporting, and supporting finance leadership with timely operational insights. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in project-based accounting, government contract compliance, and month-end close within a structured financial environment. This role is 100% onsite in Coeur d Alene, ID.

Responsibilities:

- Direct day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, payroll coordination, ledger activity, and cash oversight.

- Lead monthly and annual close cycles, ensuring entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.

- Maintain organized financial documentation and prepare records that are ready for internal review, external audit, and compliance examination.

- Evaluate and enhance accounting controls, policies, and standard procedures to improve accuracy, consistency, and risk management.

- Oversee the effective use of accounting and payroll platforms to support efficient processing and reliable financial data flow.

- Monitor adherence to government contracting requirements, including cost allowability standards and related accounting guidelines.

- Manage indirect rate tracking, labor allocations, project setup structures, and cost categorization for contract accounting purposes.

- Prepare audit support materials and respond to requests tied to government or regulatory financial reviews.

- Produce work-in-progress reporting, percentage-of-completion calculations, and contract balance reconciliations to support accurate revenue recognition and project reporting.

- Partner with project managers and finance leadership to review cost trends, validate forecasts, and highlight risks affecting contract performance and profitability.

BENEFITS:

- Healthcare Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision

- Other Insurance: Life and Disability

- Ability to contribute to a 401k plan

-CTO: 136 hours and 10 paid holidays

- Must have bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

- Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting role with responsibility for daily accounting operations and financial close.

- Strong knowledge of government contract accounting and compliance requirements in a manufacturing environment is highly preferred.

- Ability to prepare accurate financial statements and support revenue recognition based on contract terms and accounting standards.

- Experience strengthening internal controls, maintaining audit-ready records, and improving accounting procedures.

- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to identify cost variances, profitability concerns, and reporting discrepancies.

- Excellent communication skills for collaborating with finance leaders and project stakeholders on financial performance and forecasts.

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.

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