Assistant Controller
Eliassen Group
Job Description
Job Description
Description:
On-site in East Rutherford, NJ
Our client seeks an Assistant Controller who combines technical expertise with business acumen, enjoys improving processes, and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization. The Assistant Controller will oversee financial reporting and accounting operations. The role will manage close cycles, ensure GAAP compliance, strengthen internal controls, and support audits.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. Qualified applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis.
Salary: $140,000 - $150,000/ yr. w2
Responsibilities:- Support monthly and quarterly close activities, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
- Assist with public company reporting requirements and regulatory filings.
- Partner with plant and operations teams on inventory, cost accounting, and manufacturing finance activities.
- Analyze financial and operational results to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
- Support audit engagements and maintain strong internal control processes.
- Drive accounting process enhancements, reporting efficiencies, and ERP optimization initiatives.
- Provide financial insight to business leaders and support data-driven decision making.
- 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience in a public company environment.
- Background in manufacturing, inventory, or cost accounting.
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- CPA and public accounting experience are highly preferred.
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Eliassen Group values transparency in our recruitment practices. Please be advised that Eliassen Group utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) tools as part of its initial application screening and hiring process. You may receive email and SMS notifications from the Eliassen Virtual Recruiting Team ( View email address on ziprecruiter.com , View phone number on ziprecruiter.com) inviting you to complete a brief voice screening as part of your application process. These tools assist our hiring teams in different ways, including but not limited to, assistance in reviewing application materials to help identify candidates whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position. All AI-assisted evaluations and responses are reviewed by human recruiters before any hiring decisions are made. The use of AI in our process is intended to support fairness, efficiency, and consistency, and Eliassen Group takes measures to prevent bias or discrimination in connection with its hiring practices. By proceeding, you acknowledge, agree, and consent to Eliassen Group’s use of these tools, including AI tools, as part of the application and hiring process.
Skills, experience, and other compensable factors will be considered when determining pay rate. The pay range provided in this posting reflects a W2 hourly rate; other employment options may be available that may result in pay outside of the provided range. W2 employees of Eliassen Group who are regularly scheduled to work 30 or more hours per week are eligible for the following benefits: medical (choice of 3 plans), dental, vision, pre-tax accounts, other voluntary benefits including life and disability insurance, 401(k) with match, and sick time if required by law in the worked-in state/locality. If anyone reaches out to you about an open position connected with Eliassen Group, please ensure that you are working directly with us by confirming the following:
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· Eliassen Group will never ask you for personal information (home address, bank account, or check routing number) until you have worked with someone clearly associated with Eliassen Group.
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About Eliassen Group:
Eliassen Group is a strategic consulting firm that helps organizations reach further and achieve more through our technology, business advisory, and life sciences solutions. For nearly 40 years, we have combined exceptional people, deep domain expertise, and intelligent capabilities to expand our clients’ capacity and accelerate meaningful outcomes. We are driven by a purpose to positively impact the lives of our employees, clients, consultants, and the communities we serve.
Eliassen is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and all employment decisions are based on merit, performance, and business needs. Eliassen does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender identity or expression, sexual preference or orientation, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), marital status, creed, religion, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, prohibited criminal record inquiries of applicants and employees, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local laws.
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