×
Register Here to Apply for Jobs or Post Jobs. X

AVP - Finance Controller

Job in Toms River, Ocean County, New Jersey, 08757, USA
Listing for: Persistent Systems
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 180000 - 240000 USD Yearly USD 180000.00 240000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

We are an AI-led, platform-driven Digital Engineering and Enterprise Modernization partner, combining deep technical expertise and industry experience to help our clients anticipate what’s next. Our offerings and proven solutions create a unique competitive advantage for our clients by giving them the power to see beyond and rise above. We work with many industry-leading organizations across the world, including 20 Fortune 50 companies and 4 of the 5 top banks in both the US and India, and numerous innovators across the healthcare ecosystem.

We won the 2025 ISG Star of Excellence™ Award for AI and Data Excellence and were named a Leader in the Everest Group Talent Readiness for Next-generation Data, Analytics and AI Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025.

Our company fosters a values-driven and people-centric work environment that enables our employees to:

  • Accelerate growth, both professionally and personally
  • Impact the world in powerful, positive ways, using the latest technologies
  • Enjoy collaborative innovation, with diversity and work-life wellbeing at the core
  • Unlock global opportunities to work and learn with the industry’s best
About the Role Position

AVP, Finance Controller – America

Location

New Jersey, USA

Experience

15+ years

Role Purpose

The Finance Controller will lead and oversee all financial and accounting operations for the US entity/region. The role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance (US GAAP), effective internal controls, and providing financial insights to support business decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Ensure preparation of financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow) in accordance with US GAAP
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of reporting
Controllership & Compliance
  • Establish and maintain robust internal controls (SOX, audit compliance)
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements
  • Maintain audit readiness and manage external/internal audits
Accounting Operations
  • Oversee end-to-end accounting functions:
  • Accounts Payable / Receivable
  • Payroll and fixed assets
  • Ensure proper revenue recognition and accounting treatment
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
  • Monitor liquidity, cash flow, and working capital
  • Optimize cash utilization across the business
Tax & Statutory Compliance
  • Ensure timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns with the help of global taxation team
  • Coordinate with tax advisors and manage tax provisions, as necessary
Business Partnering & Decision Support
  • Provide financial analysis and insights to business leaders
  • Support pricing, margin improvement, and cost optimization initiatives
Systems & Process Improvement
  • Drive improvements in ERP systems (Oracle)
  • Strengthen financial processes and automation
  • Implement scalable controllership framework
  • Lead and develop US finance team
  • Manage performance, hiring, and capability building
  • Collaborate with global finance teams
Key Qualifications Education & Certifications
  • CA / CPA (mandatory for US reporting roles preferred)
  • Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Accounting / Finance
Experience
  • 10–15+ years in finance/accounting
  • Strong experience in US GAAP reporting and compliance
  • Experience managing US entity accounting and audits
Key Skills
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP and reporting requirements
  • Financial analysis and forecasting
  • Internal controls and audit management
  • Leadership and team management
  • ERP systems (Oracle/SAP/Net Suite)
  • Analytical thinking and attention to detail
  • High integrity and ownership mindset
  • Strong business acumen
  • Ability to operate in a fast‑paced global environment
  • Timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Audit outcomes (no major observations)
  • Strength of internal controls
  • Forecast accuracy
  • Working capital and cash flow performance
#J-18808-Ljbffr
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
 
 
 
Search for further Jobs Here:
(Try combinations for better Results! Or enter less keywords for broader Results)
Location
Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)
0
200
Filters
Education Level
Experience Level (years)
Posted in last:
Salary