Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a metal fabrication operation in Oxford, Maine on a Contract basis. This role oversees core accounting activities while helping maintain accurate financial records and organized business documentation. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to manage both financial controls and document-related processes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Direct daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
• Lead month-end close procedures by reviewing entries, preparing supporting schedules, and ensuring timely completion of reporting tasks.
• Process payroll accurately and resolve discrepancies to support compliant and efficient employee compensation.
• Manage cost accounting activities for a manufacturing environment, including tracking production-related expenses and analyzing cost performance.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations to confirm account accuracy and identify variances for follow-up.
• Organize, scan, and maintain business documents to ensure records are complete, accessible, and properly controlled.
• Compile financial and operational documentation for reporting, audits, and internal review purposes.
• Monitor document control practices to improve consistency, retention, and retrieval of key accounting and business records.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in accounting or controllership roles.
• Background in cost accounting within manufacturing or metal fabrication environments.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end close, payroll processing, and account reconciliation activities.
• Working knowledge of document control and high-volume document scanning processes.
• Ability to compile and manage detailed records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong understanding of bank reconciliations and cash balancing procedures.
• Proficiency in maintaining organized financial documentation and supporting audit readiness.

Compensation

$39.59-$51.00 Hourly

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