Senior Controller/CFO (Florham Park)

We are seeking a hands-on, detail-oriented Senior Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for a growing, privately held business. This individual will work closely with ownership and senior leadership, providing financial insight, strengthening internal processes, and supporting sound business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, experience managing banking relationships and credit facilities, and the leadership skills needed to build an effective finance function.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Oversee financial statements, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and financial performance analysis.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, lender communications, and financial reporting requirements.
• Prepare and oversee borrowing base reporting, including inventory and accounts receivable calculations, for asset-based lending facilities.
• Monitor working capital, cash flow, and financial performance to identify risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate hedging activities with external advisors and company leadership.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team, establishing strong processes and accountability.
• Partner with ownership and senior management to improve margins, control overhead, and drive operational efficiency.
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and business growth.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Controller, Senior Controller, or in a similar senior accounting and finance role.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing banking relationships, credit facilities, and borrowing base reporting preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting, working capital management, and cash flow forecasting.
• Familiarity with hedging strategies is a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and develop an accounting or finance team.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work directly with ownership and senior leadership on financial and operational decisions.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Leadership and ownership: Take responsibility for core financial operations and play a key role in the company's success.
• Executive visibility: Work directly with ownership and senior leadership.
• Broad scope: Oversee financial reporting, banking relationships, and team management.
• Business impact: Help improve financial performance, strengthen processes, and support continued growth.