Manufacturing Controller
Job in
Newark, Essex County, New Jersey, 07175, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
Ascendo Resources
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Controller, Financial Reporting, Financial Compliance, Cost Accountant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Position: Controller reporting to the Director of Finance; full-time, exempt,
100% on-site (Newark, NJ) - Compensation: $110,000–$120,000 base salary (cap at $120K) plus up to 10% quarterly bonus based on company-wide KPIs.
- PTO: 20 days of PTO annually; no separate sick leave.
- Primary focus: Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
- Manufacturing expertise: Maintain standard costing, analyze BOMs and production variances, oversee inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods), and partner with plant operations to improve profitability.
- Financial responsibilities: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; manage general ledger, reconciliations, bank reconciliations, collections, credit approvals, and promotion accruals.
- Compliance & controls: Ensure GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, support audits, develop system controls, and train staff on accounting procedures.
- Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with finance, operations, supply chain, engineering, sales, and executive leadership.
- Education & credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required;
CPA or CMA preferred
. - Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Controller and 5+ years of ERP experience
, preferably SAP Business One (SAP B1). - Industry preference: Candidates with food & beverage manufacturing experience are strongly preferred.
- Key skills: Strong analytical, leadership, planning, problem-solving, communication, Excel, ERP, GAAP/FASB knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset.
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