Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Overview

Location: East Providence, RI

Pay Rate: $80-100/hour

Contract Type: Temporary until October 2026

Kelly Services is excited to partner with a leading, nationwide manufacturer based in East Providence, RI, as they seek a talented Temporary Controller. With over 30 years of success and a proven reputation for quality, our client offers a dynamic and innovative work environment. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented accounting professional who is not only highly skilled in GAAP and SOX compliance, but also enjoys rolling up their sleeves to manage hands-on accounting responsibilities alongside financial leadership.

If you are tech-savvy, thrive in fast-paced settings, and want to make an impact with a respected industry leader, we invite you to apply now for immediate consideration!

• 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.

• 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 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.

As part of our promise to talent, Kelly supports those who work with us through a variety of benefits, perks, and work-related resources. Kelly offers eligible employees voluntary benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, term life, whole life, accident insurance, critical illness, a legal plan, and short-term disability. As a Kelly employee, you will have access to a retirement savings plan, service bonus and holiday pay plans (earn up to eight paid holidays per benefit year), and a transit spending account.

In addition, employees are entitled to earn paid sick leave under the applicable state or local plan.  for more information on benefits and perks that may be available to you as a member of the Kelly Talent Community.

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