Controller

Guardian Drug Company; South Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Guardian Drug Company in Dayton, NJ seeks a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting department, manage payroll, month-end close, and financial reporting in strict GAAP compliance. This is a hands-on role overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring accurate classification of financial transactions.

The ideal candidate will have ERP proficiency, strong accounting software skills, and CPA credentials (preferred); life sciences experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in ERP systems, accounting software, and financial tools is required.
• CPA credential preferred.
• Prior life sciences industry experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the accounting department and day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities.
• Oversee financial reporting and prepare financial statements.
• Oversee account reconciliations and ensure accurate recording and classification of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting.
• Provide support for external audits.
• Coordinate tax-related matters and support tax preparation and filing.
• Oversee compliance reporting.

Skills

ERP proficiency

Accounting software

Financial tools

Education

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred

Job description

Job Description:

Guardian Drug Company is looking for a Controller to join our office in Dayton, NJ. As head of the accounting department, the Controller will manage and supervise all aspects of accounting, including financial reporting and payroll.

This is a hands-on role overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded and classified in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and supervise the accounting department and day-to-day accounting operations, including payroll.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close activities.
• Oversee financial reporting and prepare financial statements.
• Oversee account reconciliations and ensure accurate recording and classification of financial transactions in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting.
• Provide support for external audits.
• Coordinate tax-related matters and support tax preparation and filing.
• Oversee compliance reporting.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, accounting software, and financial tools is required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential preferred.
• Prior experience in the life sciences industry preferred.