We are seeking a highly skilled Contract Accountant/Controller to support a manufacturing organization in Colorado Springs. This is a part-time, long-term opportunity ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on, operational finance environment.
This role will play a key part in maintaining financial accuracy, improving reporting processes, and supporting leadership with timely financial insights.
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Shift/Hours: 5–10 hours per week
Duration: Temp Contract about 20 months
Pay Range: $45–$60/hour
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee month-end close, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliation
- Prepare monthly P&L, KPI reporting, and variance analysis
- Manage COGS and WIP accounting, including labor and material cost allocation using
- Maintain and analyze cash flow forecasts, AR/AP, and operating expenses
- Ensure accuracy of tax filings (sales, payroll, federal and state quarterly reporting)
- Audit and optimize QuickBooks structure, entries, and reporting efficiency
- Deliver accurate, timely financial statements (monthly and annual)
- Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including Controller or senior accounting role experience
- Strong manufacturing accounting background (COGS, WIP, job costing required)
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel
- Proven experience with full-cycle accounting and financial statement preparation
- Strong analytical ability with experience in variance and KPI reporting
- Ability to work independently with minimal oversight in a contract environment