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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
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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
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