Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead financial oversight for a manufacturing operation in Newark, New Jersey. This role partners closely with plant leadership to strengthen accounting practices, improve cost visibility, and support sound operational decision-making. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical judgment with hands-on leadership and the ability to work effectively across departments while providing reliable reporting to management and executives.

Responsibilities:

- Direct the facility's accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely close processes, and strong internal controls.

- Collaborate with plant leadership to evaluate production costs, monitor inventory valuation, and identify opportunities to improve profitability.

- Review financial results and investigate variances to provide clear insights and practical recommendations for operational and executive teams.

- Develop and maintain reports that support department managers and senior leadership in planning, forecasting, and performance analysis.

- Lead process improvement efforts within finance and related functions to increase efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

- Partner with cross-functional teams to support information technology needs connected to financial reporting and business operations.

- Provide guidance and oversight to accounting staff while fostering accountability, teamwork, and high-quality execution.

- Ensure adherence to company policies, financial procedures, and applicable standards across all areas of responsibility. Requirements

- Proven experience in a Controller or senior-level accounting role within a manufacturing environment.

- Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory valuation, budgeting, and financial reporting.

- Degree in Accounting or Finance

- SAP highly preferred

- CPA or CMA highly preferred

- Proficiency with financial systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Excel or similar analytical applications.

- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

- Familiarity with document control, document scanning, and compiling records is beneficial.

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