Controller
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment. This long-term, contract position will oversee critical accounting activities, ensure accurate period-end reporting, and help maintain strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in reconciliations, accruals, cost accounting, and indirect tax compliance, along with the ability to work effectively within a major ERP platform.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and review bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly to maintain reliable cash reporting.</p><p>• Oversee month-end accrual entries, prepaid balances, and fixed asset accounting to support accurate financial statements.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and apply cost accounting practices to improve visibility into operational performance.</p><p>• Review period-end reports and general ledger activity to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Manage sales and use tax processes, including calculation, reporting, and support for related compliance requirements.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting procedures and maintain effective financial controls.</p>
<p>• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.</p><p>• Prior experience serving in a Controller or senior-level accounting leadership capacity.</p><p>• Strong background in month-end close, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement review.</p><p>• Familiarity with fixed assets, prepaid accounting, and month-end reporting processes.</p><p>• Experience handling sales and use tax matters within a business environment.</p><p>• Proficiency with a major ERP system.</p>
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- Ocean Springs, MS
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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50 - 60 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to support financial operations for a manufacturing environment. This long-term, contract position will oversee critical accounting activities, ensure accurate period-end reporting, and help maintain strong financial controls. The ideal candidate brings hands-on expertise in reconciliations, accruals, cost accounting, and indirect tax compliance, along with the ability to work effectively within a major ERP platform.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead monthly and year-end close activities, ensuring financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Prepare and review bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly to maintain reliable cash reporting.</p><p>• Oversee month-end accrual entries, prepaid balances, and fixed asset accounting to support accurate financial statements.</p><p>• Analyze manufacturing costs and apply cost accounting practices to improve visibility into operational performance.</p><p>• Review period-end reports and general ledger activity to confirm completeness, accuracy, and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Manage sales and use tax processes, including calculation, reporting, and support for related compliance requirements.</p><p>• Partner with internal stakeholders to strengthen accounting procedures and maintain effective financial controls.</p>
- 2026-09-09T00:00:00Z