<p><strong>Controller for Growing Manufacturer!!</strong></p><p><strong>Putnam, CT</strong></p><p><strong>Job ID: </strong>BR0013304397</p><p><strong>Contact:</strong> Brittany Rizzo / [email protected]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview:</strong></p><p>The Manufacturing Controller will oversee all financial aspects of plant operations, with a focus on accurate and timely month-end close, detailed cost accounting, inventory control, and financial analysis. This role is critical in providing strategic insights to drive operational efficiency and cost savings.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage the <strong>month-end close process</strong> for manufacturing operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.</li><li>Maintain and analyze standard costs; drive updates and revaluations as necessary.</li><li>Perform detailed <strong>cost accounting analysis</strong>, including variances (material, labor, overhead) and margin analysis.</li><li>Oversee <strong>inventory accounting</strong>, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliations.</li><li>Prepare and review monthly <strong>financial statements</strong>, manufacturing KPIs, and operational reports.</li><li>Partner with plant and operations leadership to provide financial insight into production costs, efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.</li><li>Support annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes related to manufacturing costs.</li><li>Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP standards.</li><li>Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and explanations as needed.</li><li>Lead or participate in ERP and system improvement initiatives related to finance and manufacturing.</li><li>Identify and implement process improvements in accounting workflows and reporting.</li><li>Supervise and mentor junior finance staff as needed.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Required Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, MBA or CMA a plus.</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a <strong>manufacturing environment</strong>.</li><li>Strong expertise in <strong>cost accounting</strong>, standard costing systems, and variance analysis.</li><li>Proven experience managing or significantly contributing to the <strong>month-end close process</strong>.</li><li>Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.) and Excel.</li><li>Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work cross-functionally with operations teams.</li></ul><p><br></p>

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