Assistant Controller

Soni; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni's client in New Jersey is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to lead the accounting function, financial reporting, and internal controls across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, this role provides strategic leadership to the accounting team and drives US GAAP compliance and process improvements.

The successful candidate will be a CPA with strong Excel skills, ERP experience, and a track record of building high-performing finance groups while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• In-depth technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing external financial statement audits.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience operating within enterprise ERP environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing accounting staff.
• Strong organizational habits, high attention to detail, and a focus on financial precision.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional business leaders.

Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting functions, including general accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure strict compliance with U.S. GAAP while establishing and maintaining enterprise-wide accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting standards.
• Oversee and strengthen the internal control environment to ensure accurate financial reporting and safeguard corporate assets.
• Coordinate and manage the annual financial statement audit, serving as the primary liaison with external audit firms.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of the financial close process to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting timelines.
• Partner with executive financial leadership to conduct detailed balance sheet reviews and resolve complex accounting issues promptly.
• Utilize modern ERP platforms and financial tools to automate manual processes, expand reporting capabilities, and streamline finance operations.
• Support strategic business initiatives, software system implementations, and broader business transformation efforts.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous professional development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Sales, and IT leadership to support broader organizational strategy.

Skills

CPA

U.S. GAAP

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Audit management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Soni's client is seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller to serve as a key finance leadership partner responsible for overseeing the accounting function, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations across the organization. Reporting to the Vice President, Controller, this position provides strategic leadership to the accounting team, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, drives continuous process improvement, and supports ongoing growth initiatives, including acquisitions and business integrations.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated CPA with strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional leadership capabilities, advanced Excel skills, and a proven ability to leverage technology to build high-performing teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead core accounting functions, including general accounting, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
• Ensure strict compliance with U.S. GAAP while establishing and maintaining enterprise-wide accounting policies, procedures, and financial reporting standards.
• Oversee and strengthen the internal control environment to ensure accurate financial reporting and safeguard corporate assets.
• Coordinate and manage the annual financial statement audit, serving as the primary liaison with external audit firms.
• Drive continuous improvement and optimization of the financial close process to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting timelines.
• Partner with executive financial leadership to conduct detailed balance sheet reviews and resolve complex accounting issues promptly.
• Utilize modern ERP platforms and financial tools to automate manual processes, expand reporting capabilities, and streamline finance operations.
• Support strategic business initiatives, software system implementations, and broader business transformation efforts.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous professional development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, Sales, and IT leadership to support broader organizational strategy.

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• In-depth technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal control frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing external financial statement audits.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Hands-on experience operating within enterprise ERP environments.
• Demonstrated leadership experience managing, mentoring, and developing accounting staff.
• Strong organizational habits, high attention to detail, and a focus on financial precision.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence cross-functional business leaders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior public accounting background (Big 4 or large national firm preferred).
• Experience in corporate, distribution, manufacturing, or consumer goods environments.
• Hands-on experience integrating acquired entities and managing post-merger accounting transitions.Proven success driving finance transformation, workflow automation, and ERP implementations.

Position Overview

• Role Type: Full-Time Direct Hire
• Compensation: Competitive salary package aligned with experience and local market standards

Compensation: Up to $210,000 mannually

Compensation is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.