Corporate Controller

hireneXus; Edison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

hireneXus seeks a Corporate Controller to lead our multi-entity finance function from the Edison, NJ area. This senior role oversees the general ledger, close processes, consolidations, and internal controls, partnering with executives to drive scalable accounting infrastructure.

You will ensure US GAAP-compliant financial reporting, manage auditors and taxation activities, support budgeting, and mentor a growing accounting team in a fast-paced environment. Hybrid work schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Experience leading multi-entity operations in a service-based environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit management.

Responsibilities

• Lead corporate accounting activities: general ledger, AP, AR, consolidations, month- and year-end closes.
• Ensure timely, accurate US GAAP financial statements with strong policies and controls.
• Partner with executives to enhance processes, reporting capabilities, and scalable infra.
• Lead accounting for acquisitions including integrations and post-acquisition support.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and others; coordinate audits and filings.
• Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and financial analysis with finance leadership.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor the accounting team; foster accountability and collaboration.
• Evaluate and upgrade accounting systems, reporting tools, and processes for efficiency.
• Provide reporting and analysis to support executive decision-making and performance.
• Lead special projects and other initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Leadership

ERP systems

Excel

Mergers & acquisitions

Audit management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

We are seeking a Corporate Controller to join a multi-entity organization. This individual will oversee financial reporting, the month-end close process, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations while building a scalable accounting infrastructure to support the company's continued growth.

This is a highly visible leadership role that will partner closely with executive leadership to drive process improvements, strengthen financial reporting, and support strategic initiatives across the organization.

Office environment: Hybrid schedule

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, consolidations, and the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with executive leadership to enhance financial processes, improve reporting capabilities, and develop scalable accounting infrastructure.
• Lead the accounting aspects of acquisitions, including integration activities, and post-acquisition support.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other third-party partners while ensuring timely completion of audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Support the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting, and financial analysis in partnership with finance leadership.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, reporting tools, and business processes to improve efficiency, automation, and financial visibility.
• Provide financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations that support executive decision-making and organizational performance.
• Lead special projects and other initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including responsibility for corporate accounting and financial reporting.
• Proven success leading accounting operations within a multi-entity organization, ideally service based
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, is preferred
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit management.
• Demonstrated ability to build, improve, and scale accounting processes, systems, and teams in a growing organization.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.