Controller

Overview

Our private equity backed client is a growing lower middle market distribution company based in the New York City metropolitan area. They seek a Controller to join their leadership team. The corporate office is in New Jersey just west of Manhattan (within 20 miles). They are growing at a rapid pace and have several locations. The Controller will own the Accounting and Finance functions and help manage the organization’s growth. This role acts as the hands-on financial fiduciary for the organization and works closely with the PE sponsor and C-Suite. The position reports directly to the CEO. The client desires strong business acumen to lead data analytics that support operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage, direct, and develop the various Finance and Accounting team members.
• Oversee all general accounting, financial accounting, and financial reporting activities.
• Responsible for all PE, Management, and Board reporting.
• Oversee Treasury and Cash Management, including liquidity management and cash forecasting.
• Oversee the annual Budget and all monthly financial analysis and planning activities.
• Act as liaison for outsourced Tax function (planning and compliance).
• Be responsible for all accounting systems, processes, and internal controls.
• Oversee the annual audit.
• Collaborate with Executive and Operations leaders to support growth initiatives efficiently and effectively.
• Develop a business analysis and operations support function beyond traditional financial analytics.

Qualifications

• Accounting and finance technical proficiency.
• Strong business acumen and superior communication skills.
• Proven ability to lead and grow teams and develop relationships; fiduciary mindset.
• Strong project management skills.
• CPA preferred.
• Big 4 Assurance experience followed by industry accounting/finance leadership preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting is important; cost accounting is a plus.
• Experience managing subordinates; seven to ten (or more) years of experience.
• Strong process, procedures, and internal controls aptitude; hands-on in the details.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting