Manufacturing Controller

Position: Controller reporting to the Director of Finance; full-time, exempt, 100% on-site (Newark, NJ) Compensation: $110,000–$120,000 base salary (cap at $120K) plus up to 10% quarterly bonus based on company-wide KPIs. PTO: 20 days of PTO annually; no separate sick leave. Primary focus: Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls. Manufacturing expertise: Maintain standard costing, analyze BOMs and production variances, oversee inventory (raw materials, WIP, finished goods), and partner with plant operations to improve profitability. Financial responsibilities: Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; manage general ledger, reconciliations, bank reconciliations, collections, credit approvals, and promotion accruals. Compliance & controls: Ensure GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, support audits, develop system controls, and train staff on accounting procedures. Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with finance, operations, supply chain, engineering, sales, and executive leadership. Education & credentials: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred . Experience: Minimum 5 years as a Controller and 5+ years of ERP experience , preferably SAP Business One (SAP B1) . Industry preference: Candidates with food & beverage manufacturing experience are strongly preferred. Key skills: Strong analytical, leadership, planning, problem-solving, communication, Excel, ERP, GAAP/FASB knowledge, and a continuous improvement mindset. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ascendo Resources