Division Controller

firstPRO, Inc; New Jersey; On-site; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a Division Controller to oversee financial operations and compliance in New Jersey. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in financial reporting and senior leadership roles, with significant SOX knowledge. This full-time position offers a competitive salary as well as comprehensive benefits, including medical and vision insurance, 401(k), and disability insurance.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial reporting, operational accounting, and cost management.
• 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role with direct people management.
• Strong SOX compliance experience required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic financial partner to division leadership.
• Lead financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with SOX and internal controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Operational accounting

Cost management

SOX compliance

Team leadership

Job description

Overview

Division Controller - Up to $200k + 15%

Our client is looking to hire a Division Controller to lead the finance function for a manufacturing division of their publicly traded parent company. This is a highly visible role, serving as the key Accounting & Finance leader on-site, overseeing a team of four, and partnering closely with senior leadership to drive performance. The division is near full SOX compliance and requires a leader with strong SOX knowledge to maintain and enhance compliance standards while driving operational and financial excellence.

Base pay range

$185,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic financial partner to division leadership, providing insights and recommendations to drive profitable growth.
• Lead all aspects of financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and analysis.
• Ensure compliance with SOX, internal controls, and company financial policies.
• Oversee day-to-day finance operations, including Accounts Payable, Credit/Collections, and Inventory/Cost Accounting.
• Guide cost reduction initiatives and monitor variable overhead to improve operating income.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure business decisions align with financial objectives.
• Develop, mentor, and retain top finance talent to build a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in financial reporting, operational accounting, and cost management.
• 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role with direct people management.
• Strong SOX compliance experience required.
• Manufacturing industry and plant controller experience preferred.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance