We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a manufacturing organization in Berlin, Connecticut through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will oversee core accounting and reporting activities, provide financial insight to operational leaders, and help maintain strong planning and cash management practices. The position also plays an important part in cross-site consolidation and business partnership efforts that support ongoing operational alignment. Responsibilities• Lead monthly and year-end (9/30) closing activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.• Prepare clear and timely financial statements, management reports, and other reporting packages for business and corporate stakeholders.• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, explain results, and support decision-making across the organization.• Maintain and refine annual budget updates, forecasts, and related planning assumptions in partnership with site leadership.• Monitor cash positions and coordinate the transfer of excess funds to corporate in accordance with established guidelines.• Consolidate financial results across five locations using OneStream to produce accurate, unified reporting.• Record and review journal entries to support the integrity of the general ledger and period-end reporting.• Partner with business leaders on integration-related activities and provide financial guidance that supports operational objectives.• Create, maintain, and monitor labor and overhead rates, burden rates, and absorption analysis to ensure accurate product costing and timely variance identification.

• Demonstrated experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership capacity within a manufacturing environment. • Strong background in month-end close, year-end close, and the preparation of financial reporting packages. • Advanced capability in financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and performance measurement. • Proven experience investigating variances and presenting clear explanations of financial results. • Hands-on knowledge of financial consolidation processes, ideally including work with OneStream. • Practical experience with cash management, journal entries, and general ledger oversight. • Ability to work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and translate financial data into business insights.

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Kensington, CT
onsite
Temporary / Contract
45.6 - 52.8 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a manufacturing organization in Berlin, Connecticut through a Long-term Contract assignment. This role will oversee core accounting and reporting activities, provide financial insight to operational leaders, and help maintain strong planning and cash management practices. The position also plays an important part in cross-site consolidation and business partnership efforts that support ongoing operational alignment. Responsibilities• Lead monthly and year-end (9/30) closing activities, ensuring financial records are complete, accurate, and delivered on schedule.• Prepare clear and timely financial statements, management reports, and other reporting packages for business and corporate stakeholders.• Perform in-depth financial analysis to identify trends, explain results, and support decision-making across the organization.• Maintain and refine annual budget updates, forecasts, and related planning assumptions in partnership with site leadership.• Monitor cash positions and coordinate the transfer of excess funds to corporate in accordance with established guidelines.• Consolidate financial results across five locations using OneStream to produce accurate, unified reporting.• Record and review journal entries to support the integrity of the general ledger and period-end reporting.• Partner with business leaders on integration-related activities and provide financial guidance that supports operational objectives.• Create, maintain, and monitor labor and overhead rates, burden rates, and absorption analysis to ensure accurate product costing and timely variance identification.
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z

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