Assistant Controller

LHH; New Jersey; On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

A recruitment solutions company is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage the monthly and year-end close processes for a growing manufacturing organization. This role involves supervising the accounting team, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate should have at least 6 years of manufacturing accounting experience and SAP exposure. Benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $125,000, with medical and dental coverage, PTO, and paid sick leave.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience owning and managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.
• Strong supervisory experience with the ability to lead, coach, and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process.
• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Support manufacturing accounting activities including inventory and production reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting experience

SAP exposure

Collaborative leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CPA-track

Tools

SAP

Job description

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking a hands‑on Assistant Controller to support a growing manufacturing organization. This role will own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close process, supervise the accounting team, and partner closely with cross‑functional leaders, including private equity stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, SAP exposure, and a collaborative leadership style.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and manage the full month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP
• Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial statement preparation
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff; review work and ensure strong internal controls
• Support manufacturing accounting activities including inventory, standard costing, variance analysis, and production reporting Serve as a key liaison to private equity partners, auditors, and external advisors; assist with audit requests and reporting packages
• Drive process improvements, system enhancements, and best practices, particularly within SAP
• Assist the Controller with ad hoc analysis, special projects, and strategic initiatives

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CPA‑track strongly preferred)
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience owning and managing month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close
• SAP experience highly desired
• Strong supervisory experience with the ability to lead, coach, and develop a team
• Experience partnering with private equity, senior leadership, and cross‑functional stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting
• Detail‑oriented, hands‑on, and comfortable in an onsite, fast‑paced environment

Compensation:

$120,000-$125,000

Benefit offerings for full‑time employment include medical, dental, vision

PTO is offered on an accrual basis

Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law

If you are interested in this position or any other Accounting and Finance career opportunities, please apply and contact Kellie Sclafani at [e-mail].

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