Controller & Finance Leader — PE-Backed, Close & Forecast

Soni; New Jersey; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni, a private-equity backed organization, is seeking a Controller / VP of Finance to own accounting and finance operations in New Jersey. The role spans financial reporting, close, consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, M&A integration, and systems improvement.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting with the ability to partner with senior leadership to build a scalable finance function. 8+ years of experience and PE exposure are preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Private equity-backed company experience.
• Strong GAAP, close, consolidation, and reporting experience.
• ERP implementation or migration experience.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly close, consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow analysis.
• Oversee accounting operations, reconciliations, AP/AR, and billing.
• Prepare management, lender, and investor reporting.
• Support M&A diligence and acquisition integration.
• Strengthen internal controls and finance processes.
• Lead ERP/financial systems initiatives.
• Partner closely with executive leadership on financial performance and decision support.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Consolidations

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Strategic partnering

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Soni, a private-equity backed organization, is seeking a Controller / VP of Finance to own accounting and finance operations in New Jersey. The role spans financial reporting, close, consolidations, budgeting, forecasting, M&A integration, and systems improvement.

The ideal candidate combines deep technical accounting with the ability to partner with senior leadership to build a scalable finance function. 8+ years of experience and PE exposure are preferred.