Assistant Controller

Addition Management; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Addition Management in Princeton, NJ seeks an Assistant Controller to support accounting, financial reporting, SEC compliance, and cash management in a fully in-office setting.

You will lead the monthly close, prepare SEC filings, and manage internal controls while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and public company requirements. A CPA is preferred and 3–7 years of SEC/public company experience is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA preferred.
• 3–7 years of SEC/public company reporting experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting.
• Strong Excel and ERP system skills.
• Medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or manufacturing background.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, including payroll, AR, AP, fixed assets, and GL.
• Lead monthly global close, consolidation, reconciliations, and analysis.
• Prepare/review Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K and proxy statements.
• Coordinate quarterly disclosure schedules for external reporting.
• Budgeting and forecasting with Corporate Controller.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Lead SOX internal controls design, testing, and improvement.
• Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies.
• Own ERP platform and financial systems; drive process automation.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to optimize workflows.
• Develop standardized reporting tools and dashboards.

Skills

SEC reporting

U.S. GAAP

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Location: Princeton, NJ (Fully In-Office)

Medical Device company seeks an Assistant Controller to join their Team!

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller will support the Company's accounting, financial reporting, SEC compliance, and cash management functions. This role will assist with the monthly close process, preparation of SEC filings, financial statement reporting, treasury activities, and internal controls while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and public company requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger.
• Lead the monthly global close process, including consolidation, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Support the preparation and review of Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and other SEC filings.
• Coordinate quarterly disclosure schedules and supporting documentation for external reporting.
• Partner with the Corporate Controller on budgeting and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors.
• Lead the design, documentation, testing, and continuous improvement of internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies.
• Serve as the Finance business lead and subject matter expert for the Company's ERP platform and related financial systems.
• Lead ERP implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, and process automation initiatives.
• Partner with IT and business stakeholders to define system requirements and optimize financial workflows.
• Evaluate and implement technology solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.
• Develop standardized reporting tools and dashboards.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA preferred
• 3–7 years of SEC/ public company reporting (10-K,10-Q, 8-K etc.)
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and financial statement preparation
• Strong Microsoft Excel and ERP system skills
• Medical device, healthcare, life sciences, or manufacturing industry background