Assistant Controller, Manufacturing Finance (Hybrid)

The Hartz Mountain Corporation; Secaucus (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Pet-friendly culture

401(k) match with immediate vesting

Paid time off up to 34 days annually

Parental/Bereavement/Military leave

Comprehensive health coverage (medical

Dental

Vision

Wellness programs

Job summary

Hartz Mountain Corporation seeks an Assistant Controller with a strong manufacturing accounting background to join our Secaucus, NJ Finance team. You will partner with the Controller to supervise month-end close, cost accounting, inventory control and financial analysis, ensuring IFRS/US GAAP compliance and robust internal controls.

This role focuses on leading a high-performing team, driving cost-efficient initiatives with operations and supply chain, and improving procedures through automation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with 2–3 years in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS or US GAAP and internal controls; J-SOX a plus.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle ERP preferred) and BI tools (IBM Cognos TM1).
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Willingness to travel domestically.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close, including manufacturing close and cost recording.
• Prepare reconciliations and variance analyses for manufacturing and supply chain.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance and support corrective actions.
• Ensure IFRS/US GAAP compliant reporting and strong internal controls.
• Manage external and internal audits and tax engagements.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Lead cost accounting activities including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Budgeting

People management

Internal controls

Communication skills

SOX/J-SOX experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA

Tools

Oracle ERP

IBM Cognos TM1

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Hartz Mountain Corporation seeks an Assistant Controller with a strong manufacturing accounting background to join our Secaucus, NJ Finance team. You will partner with the Controller to supervise month-end close, cost accounting, inventory control and financial analysis, ensuring IFRS/US GAAP compliance and robust internal controls.

This role focuses on leading a high-performing team, driving cost-efficient initiatives with operations and supply chain, and improving procedures through automation