Public Company Controller — GAAP, SEC, SOX Expert

Ajulia Executive Search; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ajulia Executive Search seeks an experienced Controller to oversee general ledger accounting, close processes, and SEC reporting for a publicly traded organization in New Jersey. The role emphasizes U.S.

GAAP compliance, SOX controls, treasury management, and ERP/financial systems improvements, with a strong focus on improving reporting tools and processes. You will partner with senior leadership on budgeting/forecasting, support filings, coordinate with external auditors, and drive finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting for a publicly traded company.
• ERP implementation and finance transformation experience.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting systems preferred.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general ledger accounting including payroll, accounts receivable/payable, fixed assets, and consolidations.
• Lead monthly global close process, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Support preparation and review of SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements).
• Coordinate disclosure schedules and documentation for external reporting.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasting.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors.
• Design, document, and test internal controls over financial reporting (SOX).
• Act as finance lead for ERP systems, driving implementations, upgrades, and automation.
• Develop standardized reporting tools and dashboards.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

SEC reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Ajulia Executive Search seeks an experienced Controller to oversee general ledger accounting, close processes, and SEC reporting for a publicly traded organization in New Jersey. The role emphasizes U.S.

GAAP compliance, SOX controls, treasury management, and ERP/financial systems improvements, with a strong focus on improving reporting tools and processes. You will partner with senior leadership on budgeting/forecasting, support filings, coordinate with external auditors, and drive finance