Financial Controller - Manufacturing

Washington Permanent $140,000 - $150,000 per year View Job Description
Would you like to take your Accounting career within the manufacturing sector to the next level? Do you want to partner daily with Executive Key Stakeholders to manage the Finance function for not just one facility but multiple business units? Do you have an in-depth understanding of Costing and FP&A, as well as General Accounting? If so, please apply to the Financial Controller - Manufacturing position based near Narragansett, Rhode Island.
  • Key Finance Leadership Role - Partner with Executive Team
  • Manufacturing Industry Sector Tenure Essential, On Site 5 Days a Week

About Our Client

The Financial Controller - Manufacturing will work for a well-established manufacturing company near Narragansett, Rhode Island. The position is on-site 5 days a week and is a key leadership role in the organization. This position will be responsible for all Accounting, FP&A and Costing for one facility and heavily involved with other facilities and Corporate HQ. If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please review the job description and submit your application for further consideration.

Job Description

  • Manage monthly budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis between budgeted and actual performance; present financial results and decision-making insights to management.
  • Oversee standard cost analysis, including labor, overhead, and materials; monitor manufacturing costs, gross margin, and cost variances to optimize production efficiency.
  • Develop return-on-investment models for capital expenditures and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.
  • Maintain inventory control processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and physical inventory coordination; collaborate with production and supply chain teams to align financial strategies.
  • Partner with departments including production, procurement, planning, and quality to ensure alignment of financial and operational goals.
  • Prepare, monitor, and communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) with factory supervisors and management to drive accountability and improvement.
  • Perform monthly close, journal entries, general ledger maintenance, fixed assets, inter-company reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
  • Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, customer invoicing, and sales reporting, including treasury operations and bank coordination.
  • Coordinate audit documentation, support external audit activities, and manage local and miscellaneous tax filings.
  • Lead and develop accounting staff through coaching and performance reviews; manage vendor relationships including contract negotiations and service agreements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field
  • CPA or Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Related Field preferred, not essential
  • 10 - 15+ years of progressive Financial Leadership tenure
  • Proven track record in the Manufacturing Sector
  • Large ERP System Understanding and Usage
  • Strong collaboration skills with Executive Leadership in different locations/facilities

What's on Offer

  • Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000
  • Bonus eligibility
  • 401k plan
  • Insurance: health, dental, vision
  • PTO
  • Planned facility shut downs
  • National Days vacation
  • Additional Director Level Benefits

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, please submit your resume for further consideration.

Contact
Christopher Knight
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6718679

Job summary

Function
CFO & Financial Management
Subsector
CFO & Financial Management Subsector
Industry
Industrial
Location
Washington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Christopher Knight
Job reference
JN-042025-6718679

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