Financial Controller

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!