We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial leadership at a manufacturing site. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and will focus on strengthening reporting, improving operational visibility, and building practical performance measurements that support better business decisions. The role is well suited for someone who can bring structure to financial and plant data while partnering closely with procurement, inventory, and operations teams.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain financial and operational measurements that provide clear insight into plant performance and support informed decision-making.
- Organize, track, and summarize procurement-related data to improve visibility into purchasing activity and reporting accuracy.
- Establish meaningful inventory and material planning metrics that help monitor stock levels, usage trends, and process effectiveness.
- Partner with operations leaders to create reporting for key production areas and translate site activity into actionable performance indicators.
- Support cost of goods sold analysis by reviewing manufacturing cost data and identifying trends, variances, and areas requiring attention.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to improve the consistency, quality, and accessibility of financial and operational documentation.
- Prepare clear summaries and reports for leadership that highlight results, exceptions, and opportunities for process improvement.
- Assist with document organization, scanning, and compilation to ensure records are complete, accessible, and aligned with reporting needs.
- Proven experience in a Controller, Plant Controller, or similar finance leadership role within a manufacturing or operational environment.
- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory controls, and financial performance reporting.
- Ability to build, refine, and manage metrics related to procurement, materials planning, and plant operations.
- Experience organizing and compiling documentation with strong attention to accuracy and detail.
- Comfortable working across departments to gather information, clarify processes, and improve reporting structure.
- Proficiency with document control activities, including scanning, record maintenance, and document organization.
- Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to present findings in a clear and practical manner.