Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance

Location: Hightstown

Description

Benefits:

+ 401k

+ dental

+ vision

+ life

+ paid tim off

+ flexible hours

Our client is looking for a Controller to join their team.

Responsibilities include:

+ Accounting Leadership:
Oversee daily accounting operations including AP/AR, payroll, treasury, and general ledger, while leading and developing a team of 10+ staff.

+ Financial Close & Reporting:
Manage month-, quarter-, and year-end close processes and ensure accurate, timely financial statements.

+ Revenue Recognition & Compliance:
Partner with technical accounting to ensure ASC 606 compliance, particularly for complex government and commercial contracts.

+ Audit & Regulatory Oversight:
Lead government audits (e.g., DCAA/DCMA) and support external financial audits; ensure compliance with CAS, FAR, and DFARS.

+ SOX & Controls:
Implement and maintain SOX 404 compliance and a strong internal control environment; develop scalable accounting policies and procedures.

+

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work with leadership and finance teams to deliver insights that support strategic decision-making.

Requirements

+ 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership at Controller/Assistant Controller level

+ Government Contracting experience strongly preferred

+ Deep knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404

+ ERP system proficiency and advanced Excel skills

+ Strong analytical, communication, and multitasking abilities in fast-paced environments

+ Ability to obtain a DoD clearance

+ CPA and/or MBA required

+ Gov Con ERP experience (e.g., Deltek Costpoint) strongly preferred

To apply please email a resume in a Word format to Pam Lim

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