Controller

LHH; Plainsboro Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Commuter Benefits

401K plan

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Leave

Job summary

LHH in Plainsboro Township, NJ, seeks a Controller to serve as a strategic finance business partner supporting senior leadership within a key business segment. You will provide financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and performance insights to guide operational and strategic decisions.

The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with the ability to influence business outcomes through data-driven recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and finance leadership to evaluate and improve business performance.
• Deliver financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support decision-making and profitability initiatives.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes for the assigned business unit.
• Monitor market trends, business developments, and financial performance indicators.
• Conduct regular business reviews, providing insights into financial results, variances, and operational performance.
• Perform profitability, pricing, volume, and margin analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze EBITDA, working capital, and accounts receivable performance and recommend action plans.
• Assess risks and opportunities impacting forecasts and business results.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.
• Review and provide financial guidance on contract terms, including pricing structures, payment terms, foreign exchange considerations, and other clauses with financial impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvement and performance enhancement initiatives.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting & budgeting

Stakeholder communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Job description

LHH is working with a global organization is seeking a Controller to serve as a strategic finance business partner supporting senior leadership within a key business segment. This role will provide financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and performance insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with the ability to influence business outcomes through data-driven recommendations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with operational and finance leadership teams to evaluate and improve business performance.
• Deliver financial analysis, reporting, and recommendations to support decision-making and profitability initiatives.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and rolling forecast processes for the assigned business unit.
• Monitor market trends, business developments, and financial performance indicators.
• Conduct regular business reviews, providing insights into financial results, variances, and operational performance.
• Perform profitability, pricing, volume, and margin analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyze EBITDA, working capital, and accounts receivable performance and recommend action plans.
• Assess risks and opportunities impacting forecasts and business results.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and corporate policies.
• Review and provide financial guidance on contract terms, including pricing structures, payment terms, foreign exchange considerations, and other clauses with financial impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on process improvement and performance enhancement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in financial planning, analysis, controllership, or business finance roles.
• Strong analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience partnering with business leaders and presenting financial insights to support strategic decisions.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and performance management.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Advanced Excel and financial systems experience preferred.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• additional voluntary benefits
• EAP program
• commuter benefits
• 401K plan
• Paid Sick Leave, where required by law
• any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law
• Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria

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