Financial Controller
$170kHays
About the Company
A private equity-backed manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join its growing finance leadership team. Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a high-impact opportunity for a hands-on leader who thrives in building strong financial controls, improving processes, and supporting strategic growth across a multi-entity organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the review and approval of vendor invoices, expense reports, payroll, and payment runs
- Serve as the primary control point for ACH, wire, and check disbursements
- Protect the business from payment fraud through strong vendor onboarding and master data governance
- Design, document, and continuously improve finance processes across procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, payroll oversight, and month-end close
- Own and strengthen the internal control framework, including approval matrices, segregation of duties, and payment controls
- Oversee month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables
- Develop meaningful financial reports and KPIs for executive leadership
- Support budgeting, forecasting, working capital management, external audits, tax filings, and lender reporting
- Mentor and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred
- 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including Controller-level experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Proven experience reviewing and approving payments, payroll, and expenditures within a multi-entity or mid-sized organization
- Demonstrated success improving finance processes and implementing scalable controls
- Experience with ERP systems, treasury management platforms, ACH controls, and positive pay systems
- Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment is highly desirable
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Must reside within commuting distance of Kearny/Totowa, NJ or Ogden, UT and possess permanent U.S. work authorization
What you get in return
A competitive salary up to $170k with benefits, PTO, 401k, and much more!!
What to do next
Apply today if you’re looking for an exciting opportunity where you can make an impact, apply today!
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