Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Overview

TITLE: Controller
TYPE: Direct Hire
LOCATION: Rutherford, NJ
ONSITE/REMOTE/HYBRID: Onsite
START DATE: February 2026

We are seeking a Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across manufacturing and commercial service business segments in a fully onsite, hands-on role. This position partners closely with production, service operations, purchasing, and leadership to oversee financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and operational finance. The ideal candidate brings strong experience supporting both product-based and service-based revenue models, with a practical, detail-oriented approach to managing costs, improving processes, and supporting growth in a dynamic operating environment.

• Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Oversee all core accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger, fixed assets, job costing, and inventory.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial modeling and analysis for growth initiatives, capital investments, and operational changes.
• Deliver ongoing forecasts and variance analysis related to labor, materials, utilities, and operating expenses.
• Manage financial reporting for both operating segments, including divisional profit and loss statements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
• Lead the annual budgeting process, including departmental and divisional planning.
• Manage cash flow planning, working capital needs, payables cycles, and receivables collections.
• Maintain and analyze standard costing, bills of materials, and cost-of-goods-sold calculations.
• Monitor material consumption, labor productivity, and production waste to support efficiency improvements.
• Implement systems and processes to improve costing accuracy, labor tracking, inventory management, and operational throughput.
• Develop unit-cost metrics (e.g., cost per pound or per load) to support pricing decisions and margin analysis.
• Analyze route-level profitability and delivery cost efficiency, where applicable.
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Logistics, Sales, and Purchasing teams.
• Maintain banking relationships, credit facilities, and related compliance obligations.
• Coordinate tax filings, external audits, and required regulatory reporting.
• Enhance internal controls across both operating segments.
• Assess ERP effectiveness and lead system enhancements or upgrades as appropriate.
• Track key cost drivers such as labor, chemicals, utilities (water, gas, electricity), and equipment depreciation.
• Lead, train, and develop accounting staff through coaching, performance management, and mentorship.
• Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• CPA or CMA designation is preferred.
• Strong background in manufacturing or production accounting.
• Understanding of service-oriented cost structures; experience in commercial services is a plus.
• Strong expertise in cost accounting, operational finance, or multi-division financial management is a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP and accounting systems and advanced Excel skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Ability and willingness to work onsite full time.
• Hands-on, detail-focused, and operationally oriented.
• Effective communicator able to partner closely with production and service teams.
• Analytical and process-driven, with a focus on improving efficiency and performance.
• Adaptable, proactive, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, growing organization.
• Experience overseeing accounting for both product-based and service-based organizations is a plus.
• Background in a fast-paced, growth-oriented, privately held environment is preferred.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law.