We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team on a contract basis in Newburyport, Massachusetts. In this role, you will play a pivotal part in stabilizing our site-level accounting and financial operations while ensuring the continuity of critical processes. This is a contract position designed for 6-12 months, providing an excellent opportunity to contribute to key financial functions and collaborate with leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.<br>• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics at the site level.<br>• Prepare detailed financial presentations for site leadership teams and provide ad hoc analyses as needed.<br>• Conduct cost accounting and gross margin analysis in collaboration with sales and operations teams.<br>• Manage job costing for capital sales, ensuring accurate cost allocation and supporting invoicing processes.<br>• Analyze manufacturing costs and variances to identify opportunities for improvement and efficiency.<br>• Act as a trusted financial advisor to operations, sales, and site leadership, providing actionable insights to support decision-making.<br>• Document standard operating procedures (SOPs), workflows, and system processes to ensure clarity and repeatability.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements within existing financial systems to enhance operations.<br>• Support the stability of current financial systems and provide input for potential future system implementations.

• Proven experience in month-end close activities and financial reporting.<br>• Strong expertise in manufacturing cost accounting and gross margin analysis.<br>• Proficiency in KPI development and variance analysis.<br>• Familiarity with financial systems and tools, including D365.<br>• Ability to analyze complex financial data and translate findings into actionable recommendations.<br>• Excellent organizational and documentation skills, with a focus on creating clear and transferable SOPs.<br>• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.<br>• Commitment to a long-term contract role, with availability for on-site work in Newburyport, Massachusetts.

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