Manufacturing Controller Job North Kingstown area,Rhode Island USA,Finance & Banking

Location

North Kingstown, United States of America (Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales has a vacancy for a Manufacturing Controller to be in charge of plant (personalization center) financials: participating in month‑end close activities, ensuring accurate financial data and inventory valuation, preparing on‑time KPI reports, leading budget and forecast processes at plant level. Working closely with plant management team and corporate manufacturing controlling, you will play a critical role in driving financial discipline, operational efficiency, and informed decision‑making within the manufacturing environment.

Key

Areas of Responsibility

Month End Close (20%)

Preparation of manufacturing related journal entries (facilities and indirect cost reallocation, inventory, personnel variances reclassification, accruals).
Manufacturing expenses (manex) and absorption analysis and correction journals if necessary.
Material variances (PPV, IVA, Scrap/Obsolete) follow‑up and analysis and correction journals if necessary.
Inventory valuation – variance analysis and inventory reclassification as per corporate guidelines.

Financial Reporting (15%)

KPIs reports for Plant Management.
Monthly closing package for corporate manufacturing controller, including volumes, headcount/productivity, inventory, manex gap analysis and Perso P&L.
Ad‑hoc reports and analysis.

Budgeting and forecasting (10%)

Leading yearly plant budget exercise (on top of Manex including Facilities, Local IT, Capex of the plant).
Presentation of the budget and load in Anaplan of validated submission.
Leading manufacturing rolling forecasts exercises (several cycles during the year).
Follow‑up on actuals vs budget/forecast and gap analysis.

Other duties (50%)

Ensure standard costing principles: calculation of hourly rates and update of standard cost in local ERP (Oracle).
Maintain other financial data set‑up in Oracle (direct and indirect cost centers, allocation keys for facilities, IT and indirect).
Point of contact for Regional BU controller regarding cost of cards personalized in perso center.
Manufacturing cost control: validate Purchase Request and challenge if necessary.
Financial Business Partner for local management team: prepare, present and explain the numbers within financial analysis.
Capex preparation (including payback calculation) and follow‑up of plant capex (actuals and forecast).
Ensure fixed assets valuation, on‑time put in service and correct depreciation; lead fixed assets count and manage write‑down or impairment if necessary.
Facilitate Stock counts/Asset verification.
Ensure financial guidelines and policies are respected.
Point of contact for external and internal auditors (incl. internal control) for areas of responsibility within manufacturing controlling.

Minimum Qualifications

BA in Finance (or related field) with 5+ years of experience in controlling OR (or related field) with 3+ years of experience in controlling; experience in manufacturing controlling highly appreciated.
Analytical, problem‑solving, attention to detail, time management, work under deadlines.
Excellent communication, team player, integrity. Knowledge of manufacturing controlling (standard costing) and accounting principles, knowledge of financial processes of Thales, MS Office, understanding of ERP system, experience in Oracle and Power BI.
Occasional travel required.

What We Offer

Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full‑time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life with LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance.
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period.
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off.
Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well‑being Program.

Background Check

The successful candidate will be required to complete a post‑offer background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Thales champions inclusion and we believe diversity strengthens the fabric of our culture. Thales is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. If you need an accommodation or assistance in order to apply for a position with Thales, please contact talenta
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Total Target Compensation

Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and variable compensation target, is between 88,837. USD annually.

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