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<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a contract opportunity in Chesterfield, Virginia. This role will oversee consolidated financial activities across multiple entities, with a strong emphasis on accurate reporting, close processes, and manufacturing-focused accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in complex financial environments, including international operations, and is comfortable delivering clear insights to support business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial results for multiple business entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting periods.</p><p>• Direct month-end and period-end close activities, maintaining timely completion of reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports and analysis for leadership, highlighting performance trends, risks, and key business drivers.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Coordinate financial statement consolidation activities for domestic and international operations in compliance with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Strengthen internal financial controls and improve accounting procedures to support reliable reporting and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, support audits, and address complex financial matters in a multi-entity environment.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to manage large data sets, develop reporting models, and streamline financial analysis.</p>
• 5+ years of experience in controllership, corporate accounting, or a similar senior-level finance role.<br>• Demonstrated expertise in consolidating financial statements across multiple entities.<br>• Hands-on experience with manufacturing cost accounting, including inventory and cost analysis.<br>• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, and general accounting operations.<br>• Experience supporting international financial activities or multi-country operations is preferred.<br>• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and data management.<br>• Ability to work effectively in a Contract position and quickly adapt to an established finance environment.
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  • Richmond, VA
  • onsite
  • Temporary / Contract
  • 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a contract opportunity in Chesterfield, Virginia. This role will oversee consolidated financial activities across multiple entities, with a strong emphasis on accurate reporting, close processes, and manufacturing-focused accounting practices. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in complex financial environments, including international operations, and is comfortable delivering clear insights to support business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of consolidated financial results for multiple business entities, ensuring accuracy and consistency across reporting periods.</p><p>• Direct month-end and period-end close activities, maintaining timely completion of reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.</p><p>• Prepare financial reports and analysis for leadership, highlighting performance trends, risks, and key business drivers.</p><p>• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting processes, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.</p><p>• Coordinate financial statement consolidation activities for domestic and international operations in compliance with applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Strengthen internal financial controls and improve accounting procedures to support reliable reporting and operational efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with cross-functional teams to resolve accounting issues, support audits, and address complex financial matters in a multi-entity environment.</p><p>• Utilize advanced Microsoft Excel skills to manage large data sets, develop reporting models, and streamline financial analysis.</p>
  • 2026-05-13T00:00:00Z

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