Location Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Edison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc. seeks a Controller to oversee all accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and compliance in a growing manufacturing and distribution business.

This highly visible leadership role combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on execution, requiring collaboration with senior leadership to drive process improvements, strengthen internal controls, and ensure accurate reporting and ERP system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Controller/Assistant Controller/Finance Director experience.
• Manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or consumer products experience preferred.
• Experience supporting acquisitions or business integrations is desirable.
• Strong GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for the business.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance analyses, forecasts, and executive reporting packages.
• Partner with business leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance with policies.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital initiatives.
• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and cost analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic financial oversight

Financial analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Process improvement

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

8+ years accounting/finance leadership

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, compliance, and business analysis while identifying opportunities to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.

This is a highly visible leadership role that combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on execution in a growing manufacturing and distribution business.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance activities for the business.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process while ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, variance analyses, forecasts, and executive reporting packages.
• Partner with business leadership to develop annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Manage cash flow forecasting and working capital initiatives.
• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, and cost analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting efficiency, and financial controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
• Previous Controller, Assistant Controller, or Finance Director experience.
• Manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or consumer products experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting acquisitions or business integrations is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP experience preferred).