Interim Controller

Cherry Bekaert • Middletown, RI

8h • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Interim Controller to support a growing government contractor providing engineering services but now expanding its manufacturing contracts. This is a highly visible, opportunity combining traditional controllership, government contracting compliance, manufacturing cost accounting, systems and process improvement, and strategic financial leadership. The ideal candidate will bring a CPA with public accounting/audit experience, strong manufacturing and cost accounting expertise, and a solid government contracting background. Experience with Deltek Costpoint is required.

Requirements

• CPA with public accounting/audit experience required.
• Manufacturing experience required, including cost accounting, inventory management, procurement, and product costing.
• Strong government contracting experience, including indirect rates, incurred cost submissions, and DCAA/compliance requirements.
• Deltek Costpoint experience required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including significant Controller-level experience.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, financial analysis, and executive reporting skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA required.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with the ability to operate strategically while remaining comfortable working in the details.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial statement, government, and other audits while working with external auditors, advisors, banking partners, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, cash management, fixed assets, financial reporting, and month/year-end close.
• Evaluate and strengthen accounting systems, internal controls, policies, processes, and reporting.
• Support accounting processes and systems related to government manufacturing contracts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, FAR, DFARS, DCAA, and DCMA requirements.
• Manage indirect rates, incurred cost submissions, provisional billing rates, contract accounting, labor/timekeeping compliance, and government audit readiness.
• Support the implementation and expansion of inventory management, product costing, product codes, procurement/purchasing processes, BOMs, and manufacturing cost allocations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial analysis, and executive reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior