Kforce's client, a Manufacturer in the Aerospace Industry, is seeking an experienced Controller in Avenel, NJ with a strong background in manufacturing accounting to support accurate inventory valuation, cost standard maintenance, and variance analysis. This individual will play a key role in ensuring cost data integrity, driving process improvements, and supporting informed business decisions across operations and finance. Responsibilities: * Controller will manage and maintain inventory records to ensure accurate reporting and valuation * Establish, update, and monitor cost standards to reflect current production and material costs * Maintain rolling standards to support continuous cost accuracy and forecasting * Conduct and reconcile cycle counts to ensure proper inventory control * Analyze and report on manufacturing cost variances, identifying cost drivers and supporting reduction initiatives * Develop, maintain, and monitor overhead rates to ensure accurate allocation of indirect costs to products and departments * As a Controller, you will partner with operations, supply chain, and finance teams to support budgeting and forecasting activities * Assist with month-end close, reporting, and audit support related to inventory and cost accounting