Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established, privately held manufacturing organization in Northern New Jersey to identify a hands-on Controller. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity reporting directly to the CFO and serving as a key business partner across the organization. The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and internal controls while supporting strategic business initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Partner with leadership on annual budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and variance analysis.
• Drive process improvements and strengthen internal controls to support operational efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Manage external audit relationships and coordinate all audit-related activities.
• Oversee tax compliance activities in partnership with external advisors.
• Manage treasury functions, cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and financial risk management.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, manufacturing, sales, and executive leadership.
• Develop meaningful financial metrics and reporting to support business decisions.
• Lead special projects, systems enhancements, and process optimization initiatives as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong foundation in financial reporting, general ledger management, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working within ERP systems in a complex operational environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage the full monthly close process and produce timely, accurate financial statements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy and accountability.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• MBA or advanced finance/accounting degree is a plus.
• Experience supporting privately held, founder-led, or middle-market organizations.
• Proven success leading external audits and coordinating with tax advisors.
• Experience managing cash flow, treasury activities, and banking relationships.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and data analysis.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a hands-on environment while balancing strategic and operational responsibilities.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a track record of driving efficiencies and enhancing financial processes.

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.

3 weeks PTO

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers