Controller Job in Edison, NJ

Controller Position

We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a leading manufacturing company in Edison, New Jersey. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can provide steady leadership across daily accounting operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The role offers the chance to contribute meaningfully in a fast-paced consumer products environment and partner closely with leadership during a period of organizational change.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records across the organization.
• Manage general ledger operations, month-end close processes, and preparation of internal financial reports.
• Review bank reconciliations and balance sheet accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Provide interim leadership for the controllership function, supporting business continuity and consistent financial oversight.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to monitor financial performance, address variances, and improve reporting quality.
• Support accounting operations during an enterprise system implementation by maintaining core financial controls and reporting processes.
• Help ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control requirements.
• Work cross-functionally with operational teams in a manufacturing and consumer goods setting to align financial processes with business needs.