Controller *CFO Track*

Gateway Search Associates; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx plan

Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Coverage

FSA

Voluntary Benefits

EAP

Job summary

Gateway Search Associates is seeking a high-caliber financial leader in Cherry Hill, NJ to join a multi-site manufacturing organization as Corporate Controller with a planned transition to Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

The successful candidate will initially oversee financial integrity across three major US facilities and drive the broader fiscal strategy, with a future executive package including base salary, bonus, and long-term incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally in manufacturing or high-growth industrial settings.
• Able to pivot from hands-on accounting to boardroom strategy and decision-making.
• Proven track record translating complex financial data into actionable insights for executives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations for three domestic production plants and lead a cross-functional team.
• Serve on the executive team, providing data-driven insights to guide long-term growth and expansion.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic leadership

Communication

People management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA and/or MBA

Job description

Cherry Hill, United States | Posted on 08/14/2026

We are seeking a high-caliber financial leader to join a dynamic, multi-site manufacturing organization as Corporate Controller. This is a high-visibility "successor" role; the successful candidate will be mentored for a direct transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position.

As the CFO-in-waiting, you will initially oversee the financial integrity of three major US manufacturing facilities while driving the broader fiscal strategy. Upon promotion, you will receive a comprehensive executive package including an increased base and bonus, and a long-term incentive plan.

Responsibilities

• Operational Oversight:Act as the financial lead for three domestic production plants, managing a cross-functional team to ensure operational excellence.
  
• Strategic Advisory:Serve as a core member of the executive team, providing data-driven insights to the President and Board to guide long-term growth and expansion.
  
• Financial Architecture:Design and implement robust FP&A frameworks, cash flow models, and reporting systems that scale with a high-growth environment.
  
• Capital & Compliance:Lead the charge in future financing rounds, investor relations, and external audit management while ensuring total adherence to GAAP/IFRS standards.
  
• System Optimization:Identify and deploy modern ERP/software solutions to automate reporting and eliminate manual inefficiencies.
  
• Risk & Asset Management:Protect company interests by evaluating organizational risk, managing banking relationships, and optimizing the supply chain and revenue cycles.
  

Requirements

We are looking for someone who can pivot seamlessly from granular, hands-on accounting to high-level boardroom strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting required;CPA and/or MBAis highly preferred.
  
• 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, ideally within a manufacturing or high-growth industrial setting.
  
• Visionary Leader:You don’t just manage staff; you build high-performing teams and inspire others through ethical, results-oriented leadership.
  
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business intelligence for diverse audiences.
  

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship is required.

Local candidates to the Tri-State area (PA/NJ/DE) are encouraged to apply.

Medical & Rx plan

Vision

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

PTO – Paid Time Off / Holiday Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement