Divisional/Plant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Divisional/Plant Controller to support financial leadership within a manufacturing environment in Connecticut. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can strengthen financial accuracy, improve reporting discipline, and provide clear insight into plant performance. The role will focus on core controllership activities such as period-end close, account analysis, budgeting support, and inventory-related financial oversight within the aerospace industry.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the monthly and periodic close process to ensure timely, accurate financial results for plant operations.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts, investigate variances, and resolve outstanding accounting issues.
• Organize and improve accounting records to address cleanup needs and support stronger financial controls.
• Partner with operational and finance stakeholders to prepare, monitor, and refine budget expectations.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting activities, including analysis of production costs and cost drivers.
• Manage inventory accounting processes, including valuation review, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Prepare financial reports that highlight operational performance, risks, and key trends for leadership review.
• Support controllership initiatives that enhance compliance, accuracy, and consistency across plant finance activities.• Proven experience leading month-end close activities in a manufacturing or plant-based environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing cost accounting and broader cost accounting principles.
• Ability to prepare and interpret financial reporting for operational and finance leadership.
• Experience with account reconciliations, variance analysis, and resolution of complex accounting discrepancies.
• Solid understanding of inventory accounting and financial controls within a production setting.
• Demonstrated controllership experience with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and process discipline.