Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

LHH Recruitment Solutions has partnered with a growing organization. We are in search of an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in overseeing day to day accounting operations for a growing, private equity–backed manufacturing company supporting the pharmaceutical industry. This role partners closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and scalable processes in a fast paced environment. Assistant Controller Location: Ewing, NJ (4 days onsite, 1 day remote) Compensation: $100,000–$120,000 base salary Industry: Manufacturing (supporting pharmaceutical customers) Private Equity–backed

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller with monthly, quarterly, and year end close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Support external audits, PE reporting requirements, and lender reporting
• Strengthen internal controls and support process improvements and automation
• Partner cross functionally with operations, supply chain, and manufacturing teams
• Assist with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis
• Help mentor and review work of junior accounting staff as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA or CPA?track strongly preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing environment experience required (pharma or regulated industry strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month end close
• Experience in private equity–backed companies a plus
• Hands on ERP experience; strong Excel skills required
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced, growth oriented environment

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