Controller

Controller Location: Totowa, NJ (Onsite) Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Employment Type: Full-Time Base pay range: $170,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/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. Position Overview 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. Key Responsibilities 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. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analytics 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. Leadership & Team Management 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. Compliance & Audit 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. Systems & Process Improvement 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. Qualifications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dartmouth Partners