Description Our client is seeking an Interim Plant/Divisional Controller for a 3 month contract in Longview, Texas. The Controller has full responsibility for the organization’s accounting and finance function including implementing policies and procedures. Essential Duties & Responsibilities for the Interim Controller in Longview, Texas •Responsible for preparing financial statements, internal/external reporting packages. Ensure SOX compliance, internal controls, facilitate audits, and other inquiries •Prepare monthly rolling forecasts for the fiscal year (P& L, Cash) working with functional areas (commercial, purchasing, operations). Explain performance variances and key drivers •Responsible for the integrity of the plant reporting systems, (i.e., receiving, shipping, inventories, labor efficiency, material usage, etc.) so that accurate financial statements that are bridged to budget and forecast can be submitted for each month's business activity by the established deadlines •Coordinate the activities of the plant in the areas of accounting costs and budgets through the review of the operations and the criteria used for developing cost standards and expense budgets to establish an acceptable base for measuring product cost, expense control, and plant performance •Regularly monitors plant performance to targets to track progress, makes modifications as necessary, and accurately forecasts anticipated performance •Ensure proper account distribution for item expenses, inventories, fixed assets, etc. •Facilitate the monthly closing process along with accounting staff to meet reporting requirements and deadlines •Coordinate the taking of annual physical inventory to assure accurate ending inventories balance •Monitor cycle count program for completeness and accuracy •Prepares appropriation requests and the justification of it for capital expenditures to ensure that the funds are being requested in accordance with corporate guidelines •Responsible for conducting monthly financial reviews with plant staff to track performance and forecast improvements •Responsible for ensuring that all financial, and governmental reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner •Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of all balance sheet accounts by ensuring that account reconciliations are completed monthly/quarterly as scheduled •Coordinate all activities, related to year-end audit requirements, SOX compliance, operating plans, forecasts, and outlooks •Monitor and resolve any issues regarding procedures, systems, or cost centers Delegates accounting function to members of the accounting department and follows up to ensure that attainment of assigned goals •Review and approve all continuous improvement initiative reporting of anticipated and actual results •Directly supervises the accounting staff. T Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Demonstrated broad background in all aspects of accounting, finance, planning and analysis, reporting, sox compliance, and IT systems • Solid project management and problem-solving capabilities • Ability to effectively present information to top management and supervision of staff • Proficiency with MSOffice suite (Advanced Excel) • CPA preferred • Manufacturing industry strongly preferred, cost accounting • Experience in IT system knowledge MAPICS & XA 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) .