Interim Controller

Interim Controller

Location: Middletown, RI
Work Arrangement: On-site preferred; remote may be considered for candidates with the right background
Engagement: Full-time interim, anticipated 9–12 months
Start: Immediate

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.

Key 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Why consider this opportunity?
This is an opportunity to step into an impactful leadership role and help strengthen the financial infrastructure of a growing organization as it expands its government contracting and manufacturing operations. The role offers broad exposure across controllership, compliance, systems, manufacturing accounting, and strategic finance.