Controller

We are looking for an experienced Interim Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing organization. This Long-term Contract position will serve as the senior finance leader at the location, partnering closely with local leadership while coordinating with the broader corporate finance organization. The role is well suited for someone who can balance hands-on accounting work with high-level review, analysis, and reporting responsibilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly accounting close for the site, ensuring timely completion of financial statements, accruals, and supporting schedules.

• Review general ledger activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and profit and loss results while stepping in on complex accounting matters as needed.

• Prepare accurate financial reports for management and corporate stakeholders, including monthly performance summaries and operational highlights.

• Analyze budget-to-actual and period-over-period results to identify key drivers, explain variances, and support business decisions.

• Provide guidance to accounting staff by reviewing work completed by team members and resolving escalated issues related to entries, reconciliations, and reporting.

• Support detailed accounting areas such as accruals, product costing, and other analytical tasks that require advanced financial judgment.

• Maintain strong financial controls and help ensure accounting practices align with company policies and reporting standards.

• Partner with site leadership to deliver clear financial insight and support day-to-day business operations with sound accounting oversight.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience serving in a controllership or senior accounting leadership capacity.

• Strong knowledge of monthly close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

• Demonstrated ability to review journal entries, general ledger accounts, and balance sheet support for accuracy and completeness.

• Experience producing management reporting, variance analysis, and clear financial summaries for leadership teams.

• Solid understanding of financial reporting standards and practical accounting application in an operating environment.

• Ability to work hands-on while also overseeing the work of accounting team members and addressing complex issues.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills in a fast-paced finance environment.

Compensation

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