Controller

Search Services; Paterson (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed distribution company in New Jersey seeks a Controller to manage the finance and accounting functions. This role requires strong leadership in financial reporting and cash management, along with a fiduciary mindset to support organizational growth. Ideal candidates will have CPA credentials and significant experience in accounting and finance leadership. Full-time position with a senior director level emphasis.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and grow teams with fiduciary mindset.
• Experience managing subordinates; 7-10 years in accounting/finance.
• Strong understanding of accounting systems and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop Finance and Accounting team members.
• Oversee general and financial accounting, financial reporting.
• Responsible for all PE, Management, and Board reporting.
• Manage Treasury and Cash Management, including liquidity.
• Develop business analysis and operations support function.

Skills

Accounting and finance technical proficiency

Strong business acumen and superior communication skills

Strong project management skills

Ability to lead and grow teams

Process and internal controls aptitude

Education

CPA preferred

Big 4 Assurance experience

Job description

Overview

Our private equity backed client is a growing lower middle market distribution company based in the New York City metropolitan area. They seek a Controller to join their leadership team. The corporate office is in New Jersey just west of Manhattan (within 20 miles). They are growing at a rapid pace and have several locations. The Controller will own the Accounting and Finance functions and help manage the organization’s growth. This role acts as the hands-on financial fiduciary for the organization and works closely with the PE sponsor and C-Suite. The position reports directly to the CEO. The client desires strong business acumen to lead data analytics that support operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and develop the various Finance and Accounting team members.
• Oversee all general accounting, financial accounting, and financial reporting activities.
• Responsible for all PE, Management, and Board reporting.
• Oversee Treasury and Cash Management, including liquidity management and cash forecasting.
• Oversee the annual Budget and all monthly financial analysis and planning activities.
• Act as liaison for outsourced Tax function (planning and compliance).
• Be responsible for all accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Oversee the annual audit.
• Collaborate with Executive and Operations leaders to support growth initiatives efficiently and effectively.
• Develop a business analysis and operations support function beyond traditional financial analytics.

Qualifications

• Accounting and finance technical proficiency.
• Strong business acumen and superior communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and grow teams and develop relationships; fiduciary mindset.
• Strong project management skills.
• CPA preferred.
• Big 4 Assurance experience followed by industry accounting/finance leadership preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting is important; cost accounting is a plus.
• Experience managing subordinates; seven to ten (or more) years of experience.
• Strong process, procedures, and internal controls aptitude; hands-on in the details.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting