Financial Controller (CPA Certification Required)

Northwell Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Financial Controller with a current CPA for a permanent opportunity with a leading food distribution and logistics company based in the Bronx, NY. You will lead the accounting function, oversee financial reporting, and partner with the CFO and executive leadership team to support strategic decision-making across a complex, operations-driven business.

In this role, you will own monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensure accurate US GAAP financial reporting,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role.
• Experience in eCommerce, retail, grocery, supply chain, or PE-backed company preferred.
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate US GAAP financial reporting.
• Provide reporting and variance analysis to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
• Partner with the CFO and cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and business performance.
• Strengthen internal controls and compliance to protect assets and meet audit and regulatory requirements.
• Streamline and automate accounting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Manage external audit and tax functions, including corporate, sales, and use tax filings.
• Establish accounting policies and procedures to support standardization and long-term growth.

Skills

CPA certification

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

FlexStaff is seeking an experienced Financial Controller with a current CPA certification for a permanent opportunity with one of our external clients, a leading food distribution and logistics company based in the Bronx, NY.

In this role, you will lead the accounting function, oversee financial reporting, and partner with the CFO and executive leadership team to support strategic decision-making across a complex, operations-driven business.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• CPA required

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role

• Experience in eCommerce, retail, grocery, supply chain, or PE-backed company preferred

• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls

Key responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate US GAAP financial reporting

• Provide reporting and variance analysis to executive leadership and key stakeholders

• Partner with the CFO and cross-functional teams on budgeting, forecasting, and business performance

• Strengthen internal controls and compliance to protect assets and meet audit and regulatory requirements

• Streamline and automate accounting processes to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability

• Manage external audit and tax functions, including corporate, sales, and use tax filings

• Establish accounting policies and procedures to support standardization and long-term growth

*Additional Salary Details

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member’s base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g. location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, and internal equity).