Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for a manufacturing environment in Fairfield, Maine. This role will guide day-to-day financial activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support business decisions through budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to controllership, builds effective banking partnerships, and helps ensure disciplined financial management across the organization.

Responsibilities:

- Direct daily accounting activities, ensuring timely processing, accurate records, and consistent financial controls across the organization.

- Oversee cost accounting processes to improve visibility into product and operational costs within a manufacturing setting.

- Prepare, review, and monitor budgets and financial forecasts to support planning and performance management.

- Coordinate audit-related activities, including documentation preparation, schedule management, and responses to auditor requests.

- Manage and develop the accounting team, setting priorities and promoting high standards of accuracy and accountability.

- Maintain banking relationships and oversee cash management activities to support liquidity and financial stability.

- Produce financial reports and analysis that help leadership evaluate results, trends, and business performance.

- Strengthen internal accounting procedures and controls to support compliance, efficiency, and reliable reporting. Requirements - 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibility in a controllership or similar role.

- Demonstrated expertise in cost accounting and financial oversight within a manufacturing environment.

- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and financial modeling.

- Solid understanding of budgeting, forecasting, audit support, and day-to-day accounting operations.

- Experience supervising accounting staff and managing departmental workflows effectively.

- Ability to build productive relationships with banking partners and internal stakeholders.

- Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate financial information clearly.

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