Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

The Evans Capacitor Company is hiring! Evans currently has an opening for an on-site Controller at its flagship facility located in East Providence, Rhode Island. Be part of the innovative teams supporting mission-critical applications in the aerospace and defense, telecommunications and energy industries.
Evans manufactures high-energy density capacitors for demanding mission-critical applications with two manufacturing facilities in East Providence, RI and Sanford, ME. We have the most power dense capacitor technology in the industry and are routinely specified for defense, aerospace, and energy exploration applications where high reliability and SWaP (space, weight, and power) savings are critical design considerations.
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Controller with management experience to lead the finance function and team across multiple manufacturing sites and manage two P&Ls. This role is critical in ensuring our operations remain GAAP and SOX compliant while driving financial discipline, operational excellence, and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate has a background in cost accounting, capitalized variance, and ERP systems, and brings a strong perspective on how a high-performing finance department should operate.

We are seeking a self-starter
-who is a proactive, accountable leader, hands-on and can own the numbers, ask the right questions, and drive clarity and results.

Essential Duties and 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.

• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure issues are resolved quickly and correctly through strong root-cause 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, bringing a financial lens to daily operations and long-term planning.

• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and profitability.

• Manage interactions with corporate finance, external auditors, and other stakeholders as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA preferred).

• 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 a plus.

• 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-you ask the right questions and make sound judgment calls.

• You thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where getting things done is just the baseline.

• HRIS system experience (e.g., Paylocity, ADP or Workday) helpful.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• This is a primarily sedentary on-site position that operates primarily in a professional office environment within a manufacturing facility…