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Controller

Full-time

Robert Half

Robert Half is partnering with a private equity-backed manufacturing company in North Arlington, NJ seeking an experienced Controller to join its growing finance organization.

This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team of accountants along with AP/AR. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background, hands-on leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee the day-to-day accounting function
  • Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team
  • Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Develop existing talent and help strengthen the accounting organization
  • Partner closely with the CFO and broader leadership team
  • Bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to a fast-paced environment

Qualifications

  • 8–15+ years of corporate accounting experience
  • Manufacturing industry experience required
  • Strong accounting leadership and team development experience
  • Experience with a larger ERP system
  • Private equity-backed company experience is a strong plus
  • Public company accounting experience is a plus
  • CPA preferred, but not required
  • Agile, energetic, and solutions-oriented leadership style
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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