A manufacturing client of ours near Cranston, Rhode Island is seeking a contract Plant Controller to join their team (5 days in office).
ASC Revenue Recognition and Percentage of Completion Accounting experience is preferred
The Controller manages the finance and accounting function for the assigned manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for full financial oversight of site performance, including cost accounting, forecasting, budgeting, compliance, and strategic decision support.
Responsibilities:
- Month End Close Process: responsible for running an accurate and timely close, month end journal preparation/ review, account reconciliations, variance analysis and reporting
- Oversees all general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory, and payroll activities, ensuring accurate and timely processing of transactions and compliance with internal policies.
- Primary lead on the site’s activities within forecasts, budgeting, standard costs, working capital and the annual operating plan.
- Responsible for standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance reporting.
- Lead site-level compliance with ASC 606, ensuring accurate and timely recognition of revenue
- Manage annual audits of applicable location, serving as primary contact to Corporate and external auditors
- Develop and monitor KPIs that measure productivity, efficiency, and financial performance.
- Budgeting/Forecasting: Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for the location, including providing all necessary supporting documentation and supplemental reporting requirements.
- Provide guidance, training and assistance for the site’s accounting personnel to ensure that reporting and compliance objectives are achieved while supporting talent development initiatives and performance
Qualifications:
- Experience and demonstrated understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition and percentage of completion (POC) accounting preferred.
- Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance and a CPA License (preferred)
- 7+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in manufacturing
- Strong knowledge of ASC 606 over-time revenue, cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory management.
If you, or someone you know, is interested please apply today!
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