Assistant Controller

GSP International; Cranbury Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GSP International in Cranbury, NJ, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead financial close and reporting in a hybrid work environment.

The role focuses on GAAP compliance, SEC reporting, and manufacturing accounting, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation. Collaborative with audit teams and ERP initiatives, the position supports plant-level KPIs and financial performance drivers.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA preferred, not required.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with monthly, quarterly and annual close processes.
• GAAP and SEC reporting familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, workpapers, and internal and external reporting packages.
• Assist with SEC reporting, including preparation and review of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and will help maintain compliance with GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Support manufacturing accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze variances and operational financial trends to support improved plant performance, cost control, and decision-making.
• Provide visibility into operational KPIs and financial performance drivers at the line and plant level.
• Coordinate and support external audit activities, strengthen financial controls and documentation, participate in ERP and financial systems initiatives.

Skills

10-15 years accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client, located in Cranbury, NJ, is looking to hire an Assistant Controller to join their team.

Hybrid.

Requirements/Responsibilities:

• 10-15 years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA and manufacturing experience preferred, not required.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting. This includes reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, workpapers, and internal and external reporting packages.
• Assist with SEC reporting activities, including preparation and review of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and will help maintain compliance with GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Support manufacturing accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation.
• Analyze variances and operational financial trends to support improved plant performance, cost control, and decision-making.
• Provide visibility into operational KPIs and financial performance drivers at the line and plant level.
• Coordinate and support external audit activities, strengthen financial controls and documentation, participate in ERP and financial systems initiatives.