Contract Controller

Contract Controller — Manufacturing Financial Statement Cleanup

Role Overview

Stardom Employment Consultants is seeking a hands-on Contract Controller for a manufacturing client that needs timely financial statement cleanup and stronger reporting accuracy. This project-based role will assess current records, resolve discrepancies, and deliver reliable financials to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and clean up balance sheet and income statement accounts, including reconciliations and supporting schedules.

• Investigate and resolve historical discrepancies, misclassifications, and unreconciled balances.

• Validate inventory, work-in-process, cost of goods sold, and standard costing records.

• Review general ledger activity, journal entries, accruals, and month-end close procedures.

• Prepare accurate financial statements and clearly document adjustments.

• Identify gaps in accounting processes and recommend practical improvements.

• Coordinate with operations and finance staff to obtain records and confirm transaction details.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent relevant experience.

• Several years of accounting or controllership experience, preferably in manufacturing.

• Proven experience cleaning up financial statements and reconciling complex accounts.

• Working knowledge of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing operations.

• Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems.

• Detail-oriented problem solver able to meet deadlines in a contract assignment.

• Clear communication skills and sound judgment when handling sensitive financial information.

What We Offer

• A focused contract opportunity with a clear financial reporting objective.

• Competitive compensation based on experience.

• A chance to make a measurable impact on accounting accuracy and processes.

• Support from the Stardom Employment Consultants team throughout your placement.