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Southern Lighting Gallery/Vantage Lighting
Controller- Manufacturing & Accounting Leadership
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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.
$156,896 / year median in Rhode Island
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Controller- Manufacturing & Accounting Leadership Southern Lighting Gallery/Vantage Lighting Rumford, RI Job Details Full-time From $120,000 a year 4 hours ago Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications General ledger reconciliation Accounting systems CPA Spreadsheets ERP systems Accounting experience within manufacturing industry Certified Management Accountant Managing accounting teams Mentoring Manufacturing company experience Excel data analysis Full Job Description Job Description Controller- Manufacturing & Accounting Leadership Lexington Lighting Group LLC operates as dba Vantage® Lighting ("Vantage®"). Vantage® designs, manufactures and sells commercial and industrial lighting to many market channels throughout North America and the Caribbean, including vHealth® specifically for healthcare applications.
Description:
The Controller is responsible for leading the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, controls, and manufacturing cost accounting. This role provides strong leadership to the accounting team and partners with Operations and executive leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, effective controls, and sound business decisions.Salary:
- Commensurate w Experience (~$120k)
Bonus Benefits:
- Employer-Contributed ICHRA Medical Plan and ancillary benefit package offered to Vantage® employees effective day one.
- Paid Time Off for personal use are accrued at a rate of 15 days per year, eligible for use after 30 days of employment.
- Sickness days are accrued per hour up to a maximum of 5 days per year no more than 40 hours to be accrued at any one time
- Participation in the 401(k) Plan currently offered to Vantage Lighting employees
Responsibilities:
- Lead Accounting/Finance staff and establish accountability, deadlines, and processes.
- Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting.
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, COGS, and margin analysis.
- Manage AP, AR, general ledger, fixed assets, reconciliations, and accounting controls.
- Partner with Operations on inventory, production costs, profitability, and operational performance.
- Lead external financial audits and coordinate with CPA/tax partners.
- Maintain strong internal controls, policies, and procedures.
- Provide financial analysis and recommendations to executive leadership.
- Develop and mentor accounting staff.
Requirements:
- 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong manufacturing accounting experience
- Proven people-management and leadership experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong ERP system knowledge
- CPA or CMA preferred, or equivalent accounting experience