Freelance Senior Controller — AP & Cost Accounting Lead

Nestle; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 77,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestle in Bangor, ME is seeking a thoughtful Senior Controller for a freelance role focused on variance analysis, planning, and capital decisions. You will own Accounts Payable work and lead the close process for a senior ledger, while ensuring strong controls and grant compliance.

The role demands hands-on cost accounting, clear stakeholder communication, and a disciplined approach to finishing the essential 20% that makes the rest matter.

Qualifications

• Experience with Accounts Payable processes
• Hands-on cost accounting experience
• Comfortable presenting to stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to improve finance processes and controls
• Experience in deadline-driven environments similar to Nestle

Responsibilities

• Stand up internal controls that survive a surprise audit
• Own grant compliance so Nestle never returns a restricted dollar
• Chase down unreconciled items until the subledger ties to the GL
• Run the freelance close for a senior ledger you fully own
• Convert a messy chart of accounts into something readable
• Keep the freelance commission calculation transparent enough to survive a dispute

Skills

Accounts Payable

Cost accounting

Stakeholder communication

Process improvement

Finance governance

Tools

Tableau

Job description

Nestle in Bangor, ME is seeking a thoughtful Senior Controller for a freelance role focused on variance analysis, planning, and capital decisions. You will own Accounts Payable work and lead the close process for a senior ledger, while ensuring strong controls and grant compliance.

The role demands hands-on cost accounting, clear stakeholder communication, and a disciplined approach to finishing the essential 20% that makes the rest matter.