Assistant Controller

Soni Resources Group; Pennsauken Township (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni Resources Group is seeking an accomplished Assistant Controller in the United States to lead the accounting function, financial reporting, and internal controls. Reporting to the VP, Controller, this role drives process improvements and supports growth initiatives, including acquisitions and integrations.

The ideal candidate is a CPA with advanced Excel skills, strong leadership, and a track record of building high-performing finance teams using modern ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA designation required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• In-depth 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, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Ensure adherence to U.S. GAAP and maintain enterprise-wide accounting policies and reporting standards.
• Strengthen internal controls and safeguard corporate assets.
• Coordinate and manage annual financial statement audits as liaison with external auditors.
• Drive improvement of the financial close process for accuracy and timeliness.
• Partner with leadership to conduct detailed balance sheet reviews and resolve issues.
• Leverage ERP platforms and tools to automate processes and expand reporting capabilities.
• Support strategic initiatives, system implementations, and business transformations.
• Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Sales, and IT to support corporate strategy.

Skills

Leadership

CPA

Advanced Excel

ERP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Enterprise ERP systems

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

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.

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation 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

• Position Level: Senior Management / Executive Leadership

• 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

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