Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

Controller

Location:

Totowa, NJ (Onsite)

Reports to:

Chief Financial Officer

Employment Type:

Full-Time

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

A long-standing, multi-generation apparel manufacturer serving consumers, retailers, and global distribution partners. Backed by a private equity sponsor, the company is undergoing a period of modernization and operational enhancement across manufacturing, supply chain, and omni-channel commerce. The Controller will play a critical role in strengthening the company’s financial infrastructure and supporting scalable growth.

The Controller is responsible for the leadership and management of all accounting operations, including general ledger integrity, month-end close, financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and compliance. This is a highly visible, onsite role that partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and Executive Leadership to drive financial accuracy, process improvement, and disciplined controls in a dynamic environment.

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; ensure timely and accurate financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare internal financial reporting packages for the CFO, executive team, and private equity partners.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting policies, and internal controls.
• Oversee cost accounting for manufacturing operations, including BOM review, standard costing, variance analysis, and margin insights.
• Partner with plant leadership to drive accuracy in inventory tracking, cycle counts, physical counts, and production costing.
• Analyze manufacturing performance, labor efficiency, scrap, and overhead absorption.

• Support the annual budgeting process and rolling forecasts.
• Provide proactive financial analysis on margin performance, product costing, pricing initiatives, and operational KPIs.
• Develop dashboards and reporting tools to improve financial visibility across the organization.

• Lead and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Implement scalable processes and systems aligned with best-in-class mid-market manufacturing companies.

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate policies, and external audit requirements.
• Manage tax and regulatory filings in partnership with external advisors.
• Strengthen internal controls across accounting, purchasing, inventory, and cash management.

• Drive modernization of financial processes, leveraging ERP capabilities.
• Champion automation, workflow efficiency, and data cleanliness across Finance and Operations.
• Lead systems integrations or enhancements tied to private-equity initiatives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or assistant controller roles.
• Strong background in manufacturing accounting
  , cost accounting
  , and inventory control
  .
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and audit requirements.
• Experience in a mid-market, multi-entity, or PE-backed environment strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience required.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to mentor and develop accounting staff.
• Hands‑on and collaborative mindset; comfortable working onsite in a fast‑paced, evolving organization.