Strategic Corporate Controller | GAAP, Close & Leadership

Soni; Scotch Plains (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Soni is partnering with a growing organization to hire a Controller who will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, manage month-end close, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations while partnering with senior leadership to support financial objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 7+ years in accounting and finance, and experience in a controller or senior accounting leadership role, with strong GAAP knowledge and ERP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Experience in Controller or senior accounting leadership.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Hands-on with month-end/year-end close.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP systems.
• Strong communication across departments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and schedules.
• Ensure accurate account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals.
• Oversee general ledger, AP, AR, cash management, and fixed assets.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Manage external audits and tax filings.
• Analyze financial results and provide insights into variances and business performance.
• Partner with leadership on financial planning and decision-making.
• Lead and develop accounting staff and promote process improvements.
• Assist budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management.
• Support special projects and initiatives.

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Soni is partnering with a growing organization to hire a Controller who will oversee the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions, manage month-end close, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations while partnering with senior leadership to support financial objectives.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, 7+ years in accounting and finance, and experience in a controller or senior accounting leadership role, with strong GAAP knowledge and ERP