We are looking for an accomplished Controller to join a manufacturing and distriubution company on a short term contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a senior-level accounting leader who can provide steady oversight during critical reporting cycles while partnering with finance leadership across the business. The role will focus on maintaining strong financial controls, delivering accurate reporting, and guiding the organization through month-end and year-end activities with confidence and precision.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full close process, ensuring monthly and annual financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, supporting clear and timely reporting for leadership and stakeholders.
- Direct general ledger activity and maintain the integrity of accounting records, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
- Partner with accounts receivable and accounts payable leadership to strengthen cash flow visibility and improve coordination across accounting functions.
- Support audit readiness by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and helping resolve accounting issues efficiently.
- Provide senior-level controllership guidance to finance and accounting teams, reinforcing compliance, consistency, and sound internal controls.
- Collaborate with FP&A and accounting leadership to analyze results, explain variances, and support informed business decisions.
- Assist with accounting process alignment related to ongoing enterprise system implementation and operational changes where needed.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, including leadership in complex finance environments.
- Strong background managing month-end close, year-end close, and financial reporting activities.
- Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing audited financial statements and supporting external audit processes.
- Deep knowledge of general ledger management, reconciliations, and core accounting controls.
- Practical understanding of accounts receivable and broader accounting operations within a multi-function finance team.
- Proven ability to work effectively with senior finance leaders and provide hands-on support in a contract leadership role.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in judgment.
