Plant Controller & Financial Performance Partner

Ascendo Resources; Roselle (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources seeks a Controller for a well-established manufacturing facility in Roselle, NJ. You will oversee daily accounting operations, standard costing, budgeting, and financial reporting to drive cost efficiency and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle or IQMS). CPA/CMA preferred; advanced Excel required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, inventory accounting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, IQMS, or similar.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and analyze standard costing, BOMs, and manufacturing cost variances.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for plant operations.
• Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and WIP.
• Partner with operations, engineering, and supply chain to improve efficiencies and reduce costs.
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support audits by coordinating with auditors.
• Review credit approvals, accruals, and fixed asset accounting.
• Utilize ERP systems and advanced Excel to analyze financial data.
• Mentor accounting staff and promote process improvement.

Skills

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Internal controls

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel advanced

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA designation preferred

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Oracle

IQMS

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Ascendo Resources seeks a Controller for a well-established manufacturing facility in Roselle, NJ. You will oversee daily accounting operations, standard costing, budgeting, and financial reporting to drive cost efficiency and financial performance.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in manufacturing finance, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (SAP, NetSuite, Oracle or IQMS). CPA/CMA preferred; advanced Excel required.