Senior Controller

Clark Davis Associates; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Davis Associates is seeking a Senior Controller to lead key accounting and financial functions for a growing distribution business in a commodity-driven environment. The role emphasizes financial reporting, banking relationships, working capital, commodity hedging, and rigorous financial analysis.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of partnering with ownership and senior management to strengthen financial processes and controls while driving profitability and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• Prior Controller or Senior Controller experience in commodity-driven, distribution, wholesale, or inventory-intensive businesses.
• Experience managing banking relationships and asset-based lending facilities.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, AR, working capital, and cash flow management.
• Familiarity with commodity hedging strategies; experience in precious metals or similar commodities is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead, develop, and mentor an accounting/finance team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to present financial risks to ownership and senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Manage borrowing base reporting for asset-based lending facilities, including inventory and AR.
• Maintain relationships with banking partners and serve as point of contact for lender communications.
• Oversee commodity hedging activities with hedging advisors and senior management.
• Lead and develop the accounting/finance team; set priorities and staffing plans.
• Analyze company-wide performance to identify risks, opportunities, and required actions.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Hands-on leadership

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Controller to lead and oversee key accounting and financial functions within a growing distribution business operating in a commodity-driven environment. This role will have significant responsibility for financial reporting, banking and lender relationships, working capital management, commodity hedging, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on financial leader who can operate effectively in a fast‑paced environment, bring strong technical and analytical skills, and serve as a trusted business partner to ownership and senior management. This individual will play a critical role in strengthening financial processes, managing risk, and supporting sound business decisions across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Own the monthly financial close process and ensure timely, accurate, and meaningful financial reporting.
• Prepare and manage monthly borrowing base reporting for the company’s asset‑based lending facility, including inventory and accounts receivable calculations.
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners and serve as a key point of contact for lender communications and financial reporting requirements.
• Oversee the company’s commodity hedging activities, working closely with outside hedging advisors and senior management to manage exposure and mitigate risk.
• Lead, manage, and develop the accounting and finance team, including establishing priorities, balancing workloads, setting performance expectations, and making staffing recommendations as appropriate.
• Analyze company‑wide financial and operational performance to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and areas requiring management attention.
• Provide financial insight and recommendations to ownership and senior leadership to support strategic and operational decision‑making.
• Identify potential financial and operational issues early, communicate their significance and urgency, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate overhead, labor, and operating expenses and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and profitability.
• Strengthen financial controls, processes, and reporting capabilities as the business continues to grow.
• Support management with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and other financial analysis as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
• Prior experience as a Controller or Senior Controller, ideally within a commodity-driven, distribution, wholesale, or inventory-intensive business.
• Experience managing banking relationships and asset‑based lending facilities, including borrowing base reporting.
• Strong understanding of inventory accounting, accounts receivable, working capital, and cash flow management.
• Familiarity with commodity hedging strategies; experience with precious metals or other commodity‑based businesses strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing, developing, and leading an accounting or finance team.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to clearly present financial information and business risks to ownership and senior leadership.
• Ability to operate as both a strategic financial partner and a hands‑on leader in a growing organization.
• Strong judgment, accountability, and the ability to prioritize effectively in a dynamic business environment.