Kelly · 22 hours ago
Controller
East Providence, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$80/hr - $100/hr
7+ years expKelly Services is excited to partner with a leading, nationwide manufacturer based in East Providence, RI, as they seek a talented Temporary Controller. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented accounting professional who is highly skilled in GAAP and SOX compliance and enjoys managing hands-on accounting responsibilities alongside financial leadership.
OutsourcingProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Lead the full accounting and finance function across three manufacturing sites and two P&Ls, ensuring consistent processes, reporting, and controls across locations
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, with full ownership of site financial statements in compliance with US GAAP
Maintain and enforce SOX-compliant internal controls across all sites; lead audit readiness and compliance activities
Drive high standards of cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, BOM integrity, and capitalized variance analysis
Leverage ERP systems to drive accurate production order tracking, costing, and reporting – identify gaps and lead system/process improvements
Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support operations, supply chain, and executive decision-making
Own the development and management of site-level budgets, rolling forecasts, and capital investment planning
Lead, coach, and develop finance team members across sites, fostering a culture of ownership, performance, and collaboration
Act as a strategic thought partner to the GM and business leaders, bring a financial lens to daily operations and long-term planning
Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement and profitability
Manage interactions with corporate finance, external auditors, and other stakeholders as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
7+ years of progressive experience in accounting/finance with 3+ years in a manufacturing environment
Strong background in cost accounting and capitalized manufacturing variance tracking
Hands-on experience managing or supporting multiple P&Ls
High proficiency with ERP systems (Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, or similar); systems implementation/improvement experience is a plus
Proficiency in MS Teams, Outlook, and Excel (VLOOKUPS, pivot tables, reporting, etc.) is required
In-depth knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and internal control frameworks
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage remote site finance teams and drive accountability
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills
Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with deadlines
Preferred
CPA or MBA preferred
Company
Kelly
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Funding
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Leadership Team
Chris Layden
Chief Executive Officer
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Nicholas Zuhlke
Vice President, Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer
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