Senior Controller/CFO

Clark Davis Associates; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Davis Associates, a growing privately held firm in New Jersey, seeks a hands-on Senior Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations, partnering with ownership to drive insight and strong processes.

The ideal candidate brings technical accounting expertise, experience managing banking relationships and credit facilities, and leadership to build a high-performing finance function.

Qualifications

• Controller or Senior Controller experience with accounting operations and internal controls.
• Experience managing banking relationships and credit facilities preferred.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting/finance team.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with accurate reporting.
• Oversee financial statements, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, lender communications, and reporting.
• Prepare borrowing base reporting for asset-based lending facilities (inventory and AR).
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate hedging activities with external advisors and leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting/finance team and processes.
• Partner with ownership to improve margins, control overhead, and drive efficiency.
• Provide financial insights to support strategic planning and growth.

Skills

Financial reporting

Banking relationships

Internal controls

Forecasting

Team leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Senior Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for a growing, privately held business. This individual will work closely with ownership and senior leadership, providing financial insight, strengthening internal processes, and supporting sound business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience managing banking relationships and credit facilities, and the leadership skills needed to build an effective finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee financial statements, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance analysis.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, lender communications, and financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and oversee borrowing base reporting, including inventory and accounts receivable calculations, for asset-based lending facilities.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate hedging activities with external advisors and company leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team, establishing strong processes and accountability.
• Partner with ownership and senior management to improve margins, control overhead, and drive operational efficiency.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller, Senior Controller, or in a similar senior accounting and finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing banking relationships, credit facilities, and borrowing base reporting preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting, working capital management, and cash flow forecasting.
• Familiarity with hedging strategies is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting or finance team.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work directly with ownership and senior leadership on financial and operational decisions.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Leadership and ownership: Take responsibility for core financial operations and play a key role in the company's success.
• Executive visibility: Work directly with ownership and senior leadership.
• Broad scope: Oversee financial reporting, banking relationships, and team management.
• Business impact: Help improve financial performance, strengthen processes, and support continued growth.