Corporate Controller, CPA required (Middlesex County NJ Office)

Growing food manufacturer is hiring for a Corporate Controller! We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on  Corporate Controller  to lead all accounting operations for a fast-growing, private equity-backed consumer packaged goods (CPG) company. This role will be a key partner to the CFO and executive team, responsible for financial integrity, operational scalability, and supporting growth through acquisitions. And this is how you'll do it...

Financial Leadership & Close Process

• Own and lead the  monthly, quarterly, and annual close process with a focus on speed, accuracy, and scalability
• Oversee preparation of  consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
• Ensure timely and accurate  management and investor reporting
• Continuously improve close timelines (target: 3-5 business days)

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Maintain compliance with  US GAAP , including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and inventory accounting
• Lead all  external audit and tax coordination activities
• Establish and maintain strong  internal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with lender and PE sponsor reporting requirements

M&A & Integration

• Support  due diligence efforts for acquisitions (QoE, financial data, accounting policies)
• Lead  purchase accounting and opening balance sheet processes
• Own  post-acquisition integration , including:
• Chart of accounts alignment
• Systems integration (ERP)
• Policy and process standardization
• Partner with leadership on  scaling through acquisitions

Intercompany & Multi-Entity Accounting

• Manage  complex multi-entity structures , including consolidations and eliminations
• Oversee  intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and transfer pricing considerations
• Ensure accuracy and transparency across all legal entities

CPG & Operational Accounting

• Oversee  inventory and cost accounting , including standard costing and variance analysis
• Manage accounting for:
• Trade spend, deductions, rebates, and promotions
• Chargebacks and customer-specific pricing programs
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to improve  margin visibility by SKU, channel, and customer

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize and enhance  ERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Lead or support  ERP implementations, upgrades, or clean-ups
• Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and increased transaction volume
• Drive automation and reporting improvements

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the accounting team (GL, AP, AR, Cost Accounting)
• Build a  high-performing, scalable finance organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership

 

Keyword: corporate controller, CPA, Accounting, CPG, Manufacturing
Required Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification
• 10-15+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in multi-entity, mid-to-large scale organizations ($200M+ revenue)
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting

Preferred

• Background in Big 4 or national public accounting firm
• Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment
• Direct experience with M&A transactions and post-deal integration
• Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP systems

Key Competencies

• Strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on execution ability
• Proven ability to scale processes in a high-growth environment
• Deep understanding of intercompany accounting and consolidations
• Experience in inventory and cost accounting within CPG or manufacturing
• Ability to operate both strategically and tactically
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Why This Role

This is a high-impact opportunity to:

• Play a key leadership role in a PE-backed growth story
• Drive M&A integration and value creation
• Build and scale the accounting function in a dynamic CPG environment
• Partner closely with the CFO and executive team on strategic initiatives

Compensation range is $180k - $200k base, Bonus, plus Benefits! Hybrid Schedule in office in Middlesex NJ.

From: LDK Talent Solutions