Controller/Accounting Manager

Planet Group; Pawtucket (RI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Group in Pawtucket, RI seeks a Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager to lead the month-end close, ensure accurate US GAAP financial statements, and guide a small finance team. The role includes managing an outsourced accounting provider and coordinating audits.

This 3-month contract is hybrid—4 days on site and Fridays remote—with potential extension. Requires Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 7+ years of accounting experience, ERP proficiency (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, MS

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with US GAAP.
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred.
• Management experience and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Oversee outsourced accounting provider and ensure SLAs are met.
• Lead and develop the finance team and priorities.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, and counts.
• Oversee cash management, forecasting, and working capital.
• Maintain internal controls and SOX compliance; coordinate audits.

Skills

US GAAP

Accounting

ERP systems

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Controller/Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager

Pay rate: $58-70/hr

Contract: 3 months, potential to extend

Hybrid - 4 days onsite in Pawtucket, Fridays remote

Industry: manufacturing

Reporting to: Company President

Must Haves:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including US GAAP
• Manufacturing industry
• Management experience
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics) and financial reporting tools

Pluses:

• CPA
• Experience managing an outsourced team
• Cost Accounting
• Experience with statutory reporting, tax compliance, and reporting to a parent company or corporate headquarters
• Experience supporting multi-plant or global manufacturing operations
• Experience in a subsidiary of a multinational group
• MBA or Master's degree

Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and parent company accounting policies.
• Manage the outsourced accounting provider, including defining scope and service levels, overseeing deliverables, monitoring performance, and ensuring the quality and timeliness of transactional accounting (accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll accounting).
• Lead and develop priorities, reviewing work, and building team capability.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation, physical inventory counts, and cost roll-ups.
• Oversee cash management and treasury activities, including banking relationships, cash forecasting, payment approvals, and working capital management.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, including balance sheet reconciliations, account reviews, segregation of duties, and compliance with SOX and parent company control requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audits, serving as the primary point of contact for auditors and ensuring timely resolution of findings.