Controller

We are looking for a Controller to support financial operations for a Contract position based in Norwich, Connecticut. This role will lead core accounting activities, ensure accurate reporting, and provide oversight across day-to-day finance processes. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in close management, financial statement preparation, cost accounting, and budget oversight while working effectively with both staff and operational stakeholders. This is a possible contract to hire  opportunity.
Responsibilities: • Direct accounts payable and accounts receivable activities while guiding team members responsible for daily transaction processing • Prepare and post journal entries, maintain the general ledger, and ensure account reconciliations are completed accurately and on schedule • Manage payroll processing and verify that employee compensation records are handled with precision and confidentiality • Lead the month-end close process, coordinating deadlines and reviewing financial data for completeness • Produce financial statements and related reports to support leadership decision-making and ongoing business review • Analyze budget-to-actual results and other performance trends, identifying key drivers behind variances • Organize and oversee the annual physical inventory process in partnership with operational teams • Support standard cost accounting activities, including annual costing reviews and updates • Contribute to the annual budgeting process by compiling financial inputs, validating assumptions, and preparing planning materials

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role
• Strong background in financial statement preparation, month-end close, and journal entry review
• Hands-on expertise with account reconciliations, general ledger management, and variance analysis
• Experience overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions
• Knowledge of standard cost accounting and annual costing practices
• Ability to coordinate annual physical inventory activities and related financial controls
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Enterprise and other accounting systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines in a Contract assignment

Compensation

$39.59-$45.84 Hourly

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