Controller

Nielsen Associates; Hauppauge (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nielsen Associates is seeking a Controller for their Hauppauge office in New York. This newly created role offers a unique opportunity to report directly to the CEO and influence processes in a growing distribution company. Candidates should have 5-10+ years of accounting experience, strong inventory and cost accounting background, and advanced ERP skills. This is a hands-on position in a fast-paced environment with strong growth potential.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong inventory and cost accounting background.
• Hands-on, operational, and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead close process and financial reporting.
• Analyze margins, inventory, and profitability.
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost control, and KPIs.
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and leadership.
• Manage cash flow, AR/AP, and compliance.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Supervise and develop accounting/finance staff.

Skills

Accounting experience

Inventory and cost accounting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems skills

Operational detail orientation

Tools

SAP

Job description

This is a newly created Controller role with a well-established, growing distribution company that has been in business for over 50 years and supports major national restaurant clients across 1,000+ locations. This is a ground‑floor opportunity reporting directly to the CEO where you will have real visibility, influence, and the ability to build structure and drive change.

The environment is fast‑paced, high‑volume, and highly operational, with a flat, entrepreneurial culture where ideas are heard and implemented quickly. Leadership is forward‑thinking and looking for someone hands‑on, systems‑savvy, and confident enough to challenge the status quo. Strong long‑term growth potential.

Responsibilities

• Lead close process and financial reporting
• Analyze margins, inventory, and profitability
• Oversee inventory accounting, cost control, and KPIs
• Partner with operations, purchasing, and leadership
• Manage cash flow, AR/AP, and compliance
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Supervise and develop accounting/finance staff

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of accounting experience
• Strong inventory and cost accounting background
• Advanced Excel, ERP (SAP or similar), and systems skills
• Hands‑on, operational, and detail‑oriented