Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a team in the North Shore on a consulting basis. This role is well suited for a detail-oriented manager level accounting professional who brings strong technical accounting knowledge and can provide day-to-day leadership to an accounting team. The position will oversee core close activities, support accurate financial reporting, and help strengthen operational and financial controls within a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and support accounting staff by setting expectations, providing coaching, and encouraging strong team performance.

• Oversee general ledger activity and direct the month-end close process to ensure timely and accurate completion.

• Prepare and review monthly reporting packages, including financial statements and related analyses for leadership review.

• Evaluate product pricing and inventory costing to help maintain accuracy and support sound financial decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to improve workflows, strengthen internal controls, and implement more efficient accounting practices across the team.

• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively with internal leaders and other key business partners.

• Maintain customer master records and ensure associated data remains accurate, complete, and up to date.

• Perform additional accounting and finance duties as needed to support business and departmental objectives.

• Demonstrated background in accounting leadership with the ability to guide and develop staff-level employees.
• Strong technical accounting expertise, including general ledger oversight, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Hands-on experience managing month-end close activities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Knowledge of cost accounting, pricing analysis, and inventory valuation principles.
• Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems and accounting management processes.
• Experience preparing or reviewing balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and supporting close documentation.
• Manufacturing industry experience is preferred.
• Ability to contribute to process improvement initiatives and promote operational efficiency.