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Controller.CFO

Job in Lawrenceville, Mercer County, New Jersey, USA
Listing for: Vaco
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-27
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting & Finance, Financial Compliance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 120000 - 180000 USD Yearly USD 120000.00 180000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Lawrenceville

Controller/CFO Opportunity
- Small Company

Our client, awell-established smallbusinessin the Trenton, NJ area, is seeking ahands-on
Controller/CFO
to join theirleadership team.

This is an excellent opportunity foran experienced finance professional who enjoys working in an entrepreneurial, family-owned environment whereno two daysare the same. The ideal candidate will be comfortable wearing multiplehats, partnering directly with ownership, and contributing across accounting, finance, HR, andoffice operations. Thepositionoffers a strong work-life balance with a hybrid schedule of 4 days onsiteand 1 dayremote
.
Local candidates only.

Responsibilities
  • Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations and report regularly to ownership.
  • Manage cash flow, banking relationships,and compliance withbank covenants.
  • Supervise Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and all other accounting and finance functions.
  • Lead the monthly financial close processand ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
  • Coordinate sales and use tax filings, quarterly reporting, and work closely with the company'sCPA firm.
  • Partner with anHR Generalist tooversee human resourcesfunctions.
  • Manage front office administrative operations as needed.
  • Support leadership with financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor'sdegree in Accounting required.
  • CPA designation required(active or previously held).
  • Experience using Quick Books Online .
  • Previous experience workingin asmall, family-ownedor entrepreneurial organization.
  • Strong accounting, financial management, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to thrivein a hands-onrole with diverse responsibilities.

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity where youcan make ameaningful impact while enjoying a collaborativecultureand excellent work-life balance, we'd love tohear from you.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application.

In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada:
Based on Highspring's discussions with its Client, Highspring's understanding is that this position for employment is a current vacancy (either through Highspring as a contractor or with the client directly).

Privacy Notice

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

  • California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
  • Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
  • Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
  • Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (). Further assessment of candidates…

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