Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Description 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. Requirements - Proven experience serving in a Controller or senior accounting leadership role.

- Strong background in general ledger management, financial close, and account reconciliation activities.

- Hands-on experience with SAP is required; familiarity with SAP S/4

HANA is strongly preferred.

- Prior experience in manufacturing, consumer goods, or a related product-based industry is preferred.

- Demonstrated ability to step into an interim assignment and manage day-to-day finance operations with minimal ramp-up time.

- Solid understanding of financial controls, reporting requirements, and accounting best practices.

- Ability to work primarily on-site in Edison, New Jersey, with one remote workday each week.

- Commitment to remain in the role throughout a 12- to 18-month engagement.

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