Controller - Manufacturing & Precious Metals

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to join a leading industrial manufacturing organization in Providence, RI. The ideal candidate will lead financial and accounting operations, manage precious metals accounting, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading all financial and accounting operations for a multi-site manufacturing business specializing in precious metals
• Overseeing manufacturing cost accounting, standard cost development, gross margin analysis, and inventory controls
• Managing precious metal inventory processing, reconciliation, consignment tracking, and commodity invoicing indexed to daily market rates
• Collaborating with teams in North Attleboro, RI, and Pennsylvania, including travel to the PA office twice a year
• Supervising the Metals Coordinator and partnering with the broader finance and operations teams
• Directing general ledger processing, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit/compliance activities
• Analyzing manufacturing performance, overhead rate development, and providing strategic financial insights
• Utilizing ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle and advanced data analysis tools (Excel, Access, Power BI)
• Driving process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience with precious metals accounting (gold, silver, palladium, platinum); experience with copper, steel, or aluminum required
• Expertise in cost accounting, standard cost management, and commodity invoice reconciliation
• Highly skilled in advanced Excel, Access, Power BI, and relational database tools (SAP, Oracle, 4D)
• Experience with overhead rate development, gross margin analysis, and general ledger processing
• Understanding of the nuances of commodity pricing and day-to-day index-based invoicing
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Comfortable with a hybrid onsite work schedule (relocation not required, remote not available)
• Experience engaging with jewelry or precious metal manufacturing industries (preferred)
• Able to travel to Pennsylvania twice a year for site visits

Qualifications

• Passionate about making a difference in the industry
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Adaptability to changing environments and priorities

Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Cost accounting and standard cost management
• Commodity invoicing and inventory control
• ERP system utilization (SAP, Oracle)
• Data analysis and modeling
• Project management and process improvement

Benefits

As part of our commitment to our employees, Kelly offers a comprehensive range of benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Telemedicine services
• Term life and whole life insurance
• Accident insurance
• Critical illness coverage
• A legal plan
• Short-term disability
• Retirement savings plan
• Service bonus and holiday pay plans
• A transit spending account

Pay

$130,000–$180,000 + 15% Annual Bonus

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm