We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and strengthen financial oversight for a manufacturing-focused business in Secaucus, New Jersey. This role plays a central part in managing the close cycle, supporting accurate financial reporting, and delivering insight into cost performance and operational results. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, hands-on cost accounting expertise, and the ability to partner effectively with operations and supply chain leaders.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the month-end close process, including manufacturing-related accounting activity, to ensure expenses, accruals, and inventory impacts are recorded completely and accurately.<br>• Review reconciliations, evaluate general ledger activity, and analyze production and supply chain variances to explain financial results.<br>• Track actual performance against budgets and forecasts, investigate key deviations, and help develop actions to improve financial outcomes.<br>• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and leadership updates that highlight trends, risks, and business opportunities.<br>• Lead cost accounting activities such as standard costing, annual cost reviews, and analysis of material, labor, and overhead performance.<br>• Partner with manufacturing and supply chain teams to improve cost efficiency, resolve operational variances, and support pricing and product cost decisions.<br>• Coordinate external audits, internal audits, tax-related requests, and inventory or cost of sales reviews by providing timely documentation and analysis.<br>• Maintain and improve accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance practices while supporting process enhancements that increase accuracy and efficiency.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting team members and facilitate regular meetings with operational leaders to review results and share cost insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and an accounting certification such as CPA or CMA.<br>• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2 to 3 years in a manufacturing environment.<br>• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, financial reporting, and financial statement audit support.<br>• Deep knowledge of cost accounting, standard costing, inventory management, and manufacturing variance analysis.<br>• Understanding of IFRS or U.S. GAAP, internal control frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.<br>• Experience supporting tax compliance, forecasting, budgeting, and financial analysis for senior leadership.<br>• Proven ability to lead and develop finance staff while working collaboratively across cross-functional teams.<br>• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and performance management systems; domestic travel flexibility is required.

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