Strategic Manufacturing Controller

Career Movement; East Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Movement in Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function within a private equity backed manufacturing environment. This standalone leadership role reports to executive leadership and ownership, offering visibility and impact across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years in accounting with a strong manufacturing/cost accounting background, CPA/CMA preferred, and proven people leadership to drive timely close, budgeting, and audit

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing cost accounting background including standard costing, inventory valuation, COGS, and margin analysis.
• Advanced Excel skills with ability to build and maintain reporting.
• CPA or CMA preferred, or equivalent accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and year-end close with financial statements and management reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and margin analysis.
• Manage AP, AR, GL, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Partner with operations on production costs and profitability.
• Lead external audit and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Cost accounting

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Financial reporting

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Career Movement in Rhode Island is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function within a private equity backed manufacturing environment. This standalone leadership role reports to executive leadership and ownership, offering visibility and impact across the organization.

The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years in accounting with a strong manufacturing/cost accounting background, CPA/CMA preferred, and proven people leadership to drive timely close, budgeting, and audit