Controller

Atlantic Group; New Jersey; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Controller in Camden County, NJ for a leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and overall financial management. The ideal candidate is a CPA with 8–10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience and hands-on operation of financial processes.

The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, a hands-on approach, and collaboration with senior leadership to drive growth and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation required.
• 8–10 years of progressive accounting/finance experience including Controller-level responsibilities and leading an accounting team.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, AR, AP, billing, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel; experience with ERP/accounting systems; Power BI/Tableau preferred.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Lead month-end and year-end close, oversee general ledger, reconciliations, financial statements, and variance analysis.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee AR, AP, billing, collections, payroll accounting, and cash flow activities.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage annual budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Internal Controls: Maintain policies and controls, coordinate audits and tax support, identify risks, ensure standards compliance.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop accounting staff, set expectations, review work for accuracy, promote accountability.
• Process Improvement: Improve workflows, reporting capabilities, ERP usage, and automation to strengthen financial visibility.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Job Overview – Controller

Compensation: $150,000 – $180,000/year + bonus

Location: Camden County, NJ

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Controller in Camden County, NJ for our client. This leadership role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and overall financial management. The Controller will partner with senior leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen accounting processes, and provide insights that support business performance and continued growth. The ideal candidate is a CPA with progressive accounting leadership experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a hands‑on approach to financial operations.

Responsibilities as the Controller:

• Financial Reporting: Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, oversee general ledger activity and reconciliations, prepare financial statements, and deliver variance analysis to leadership.
• Accounting Operations: Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, collections, payroll accounting, and cash flow activities while maintaining accurate and timely financial records.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Manage annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, financial modeling, and budget-to-actual reporting to provide leadership with actionable financial insights.
• Internal Controls: Maintain effective accounting policies and internal controls, coordinate audit and tax support, identify financial risks, and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
• Team Leadership: Manage and develop accounting staff, establish clear expectations, review work for accuracy, and foster accountability across the finance function.
• Process Improvement: Improve accounting workflows, reporting capabilities, ERP utilization, and automation while reducing manual processes and strengthening financial visibility.

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Certification: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Experience: 8–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller-level responsibilities and experience leading an accounting team, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong knowledge of financial reporting, month-end close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, payroll, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and internal controls is required.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP or accounting systems are required. Experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar reporting tools is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to operate hands‑on, manage competing priorities, improve processes, and communicate financial information effectively to senior leadership.