We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Controller to join our team in the Morristown, New Jersey area. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting to meet established deadlines.• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger and chart of accounts to ensure accurate alignment with the company’s operational structure.• Develop and monitor financial forecasts, budgets, and models to support business objectives and decision-making.• Lead cost accounting efforts, including establishing product cost standards, analyzing overhead rates, and ensuring inventory accuracy.• Prepare variance analyses by comparing budgeted versus actual results and recommend corrective actions as needed.• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external audits.• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and applicable regulations.• Conduct detailed cost and margin analyses to support pricing strategies, profitability assessments, and make-or-buy decisions.• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance through data-driven analysis and process improvements.• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering growth and ensuring team effectiveness.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry. • Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience ensuring compliance with accounting principles. • Proven ability to lead and supervise accounting teams effectively. • Hands-on experience with cost accounting and inventory management processes. • Proficiency with major ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities. • Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred.

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Morristown, NJ
onsite
Permanent
145000.00 - 165000.00 USD / Yearly
We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Controller to join our team in the Morristown, New Jersey area. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment. Responsibilities:• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting to meet established deadlines.• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger and chart of accounts to ensure accurate alignment with the company’s operational structure.• Develop and monitor financial forecasts, budgets, and models to support business objectives and decision-making.• Lead cost accounting efforts, including establishing product cost standards, analyzing overhead rates, and ensuring inventory accuracy.• Prepare variance analyses by comparing budgeted versus actual results and recommend corrective actions as needed.• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external audits.• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and applicable regulations.• Conduct detailed cost and margin analyses to support pricing strategies, profitability assessments, and make-or-buy decisions.• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance through data-driven analysis and process improvements.• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering growth and ensuring team effectiveness.
2025-09-24T12:58:53Z