Assistant Controller

CompoSecure; New Jersey; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

FSA/HSA options

Company-paid life and disability保险

401(k) with company match

PTO and holidays

Annual bonus opportunities

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

CompoSecure is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the Controller and Finance leadership in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring financial integrity. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and scalable processes.

You will lead month-end close, consolidate data across departments, and provide variance analyses to drive performance. The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years in accounting with 5+ management responsibilities and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support consolidation of financial data across departments.
• Provide variance analysis and recommendations to improve financial performance.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.
• Assist in implementing new accounting standards and regulatory changes.
• Support the Controller in developing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and highlight key variances.
• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in financial processes.
• Streamline finance processes and eliminate manual work through automation.
• Implement and maintain tools that improve accuracy, speed, and scalability.
• Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Monitor automated processes and refine them based on performance data.
• Promote continuous improvement practices across the finance team.
• Leverage AI and machine‑learning tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate routine analysis, and improve decision‑making speed.

Skills

Strong GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Excellent communication

Leadership & mentoring

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Job description

Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting the Controller and Finance leadership team by overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial integrity.

Position Overview

Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting the Controller and Finance leadership team by overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and maintaining accurate financial records. This position is ideal for detail-oriented professionals with strong analytical skills and a passion for financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support consolidation of financial data across departments.
• Provide variance analysis and recommendations to improve financial performance.

Accounting Operations

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger functions.
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Compliance & Audit

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audits.
• Assist in implementing new accounting standards and regulatory changes.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the Controller in developing annual budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor actual performance against budget and highlight key variances.

Team Leadership

• Supervise and mentor junior accounting staff.
• Promote best practices and continuous improvement in financial processes.

Continuous Improvement, Automation & AI Enablement

• Streamline finance processes and eliminate manual work through automation.
• Implement and maintain tools that improve accuracy, speed, and scalability.
• Analyze workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose improvements.
• Monitor automated processes and refine them based on performance data.
• Promote continuous improvement practices across the finance team.
• Leverage AI and machine‑learning tools to enhance forecasting accuracy, automate routine analysis, and improve decision‑making speed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with financial analysis tools.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.

About CompoSecure

CompoSecure, a GPGI business (NYSE: GPGI), is the leading manufacturer of Premium Metal Payment Cards and also offers best-in-class Authentication and Digital Asset solutions. The Company's offerings combine elegance, simplicity, and security to deliver exceptional experiences and peace of mind, enabling trust for millions of people around the globe. For more information, please visitwww.CompoSecure.comandwww.GetArculus.com.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage; FSA/HSA options; company-paid life and disability insurance; 401(k) with company match; paid time off (PTO) and holidays; annual bonus opportunities; an employee assistance program (EAP); and opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Additional details will be provided during the hiring process.

CompoSecure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. We are also an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.