Controller Job in Madison, WI | Robert Half
robert halfMadison (WI)
Controller Job in Madison, WI | Robert Half
Posted 3 days ago
robert halfMadison (WI)
SENIORITY
Director
About the role
Controller Opportunity In Madison, WIRobert Half is currently seeking an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of an organization in Madison, Wisconsin. This role will guide accounting activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide financial insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a deep understanding of core accounting functions, and the ability to partner effectively with senior leadership on planning and performance.
Responsibilities:
Lead daily accounting operations, including oversight of general ledger activity, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
Direct the month-end and year-end close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented financial results.
Prepare and review monthly and annual financial statements, delivering clear reporting that supports executive decision-making.
Manage budgeting activities and monitor financial performance against plan, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Oversee cash flow planning and analysis to help maintain liquidity and support operational priorities.
Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls that promote compliance, accuracy, and financial integrity.
Partner with company leadership to provide financial analysis and recommendations aligned with strategic objectives.
Supervise and develop accounting staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
Before you apply
Applying takes about a minute. These four things decide how fast it moves after that.
Your profile is current
It's what we read first. Occupations, seniority and locations matter more than a long history.
Two examples you can talk through
Not a portfolio — just two pieces of work where you can explain the decisions and what you'd change.
A number in mind
What you're on now and what would make you move. We negotiate better when we know both.
Your notice period
Employers plan around it, and it's the question that stalls offers most often.
Once you apply, someone reads it and calls you before anything reaches the employer — usually within two working days.