Retail Finance & Operations Controller

Job Juncture; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking a Controller – Finance & Operations for a fast-growing specialty retailer in Jersey City. This on-site leadership role oversees U.S.

corporate accounting and collaborates with warehouse, logistics, purchasing, production and store teams to improve profitability and operational discipline. You will manage daily accounting operations, drive financial reporting, budgeting, inventory controls, and cost optimization initiatives, while ensuring compliance and strong internal

Qualifications

• Degree and certifications as stated; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with on-site operations and cross-functional teams.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, and cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations including G/L, AP/AR, payroll oversight.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and analyses.
• Develop budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections and strategic support.
• Monitor inventory across warehouses and stores; analyze aging/slow-moving inventory.
• Collaborate with operations to optimize waste and product margins.
• Maintain internal controls and coordinate audits with external partners.
• Partner with warehousing, logistics, purchasing and store ops on-site.

Skills

5+ years experience

hands-on management

cross-functional collaboration

advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Juncture is seeking a Controller – Finance & Operations for a fast-growing specialty retailer in Jersey City. This on-site leadership role oversees U.S.

corporate accounting and collaborates with warehouse, logistics, purchasing, production and store teams to improve profitability and operational discipline. You will manage daily accounting operations, drive financial reporting, budgeting, inventory controls, and cost optimization initiatives, while ensuring compliance and strong internal