Controller

We are looking for a Contract Controller to support manufacturing finance operations. This role will oversee core accounting activities, deliver accurate financial insight, and help leadership make informed decisions that improve plant performance. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise along with the ability to guide teams, strengthen controls, and support ongoing operational improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Direct monthly and annual close activities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule for manufacturing operations.

• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.

• Lead cost accounting efforts by managing standard costs, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and the review of production variances.

• Work closely with plant and business leaders to build budgets, forecasts, and financial reports aligned with operational and profitability objectives.

• Evaluate and reinforce internal controls across inventory, fixed assets, purchasing, and production-related financial processes.

• Analyze trends in labor, overhead, scrap, and operating efficiency, then present practical recommendations to improve financial and operational results.

• Support audit readiness by organizing documentation, addressing auditor requests, and maintaining compliance with established policies.

• Supervise and develop accounting team members while promoting process improvements and stronger financial discipline across the function.

• Experience leading month-end close activities in a manufacturing or industrial accounting environment.
• Strong background in preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and accurate financial reporting.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Ability to perform financial analysis and translate results into clear business recommendations.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting in support of operational leadership.
• Understanding of internal controls related to inventory, fixed assets, purchasing, and production workflows.
• Proven ability to mentor accounting staff and manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven setting.