Controller

We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide hands-on financial leadership for a manufacturing business in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can step into a high-visibility environment, strengthen accounting operations, and support reliable reporting during a period of organizational change. The person in this role will help bring structure to the close process, improve readiness for audit activity, and consolidate financial information across business units.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly financial close activities and ensure timely, accurate reporting of results.
• Oversee preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and management reporting packages.
• Partner with consulting support during the initial engagement period to assume core accounting and reporting responsibilities.
• Drive audit readiness by organizing supporting documentation, improving schedules, and addressing control gaps.
• Consolidate financial data across multiple business segments to produce a clear and accurate roll-up of performance.
• Provide plant-level financial oversight with a strong focus on operational performance and accounting accuracy.
• Strengthen accounting processes and reinforce foundational discipline within a lean team environment.
• Support cost accounting activities and help improve visibility into manufacturing-related costs and variances.