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15 results for Plant Controller in Bridgewater, NJ
- East Windsor, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 115000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are looking for an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for manufacturing operations in East Windsor, New Jersey. This role is responsible for guiding plant-level accounting, strengthening financial controls, and delivering meaningful analysis that supports operational and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in cost accounting, forecasting, inventory oversight, and capital tracking within a manufacturing environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the monthly financial close for plant operations, including review of production activity, analysis of manufacturing variances, and reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Develop annual budgets and regular forecasts while delivering timely financial reports and performance insights to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders.</p><p>• Maintain product costing and standard cost models, and evaluate cost movements to explain operational results and support profitability improvements.</p><p>• Oversee accounting and control activities related to inventory and fixed assets, including count programs, reconciliations, and financial accuracy of recorded balances.</p><p>• Administer capital investment tracking through plant systems, support the capital approval workflow, and help ensure the reliability of recorded project amounts.</p><p>• Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to assess plant performance, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve financial visibility across the site.</p><p>• Contribute to system-related support and plant process enhancements that improve reporting quality, internal controls, and overall accounting efficiency.</p><p>• Lead or assist with special projects aimed at strengthening compliance, streamlining workflows, and advancing cost management practices.</p>
- 2026-10-26T00:00:00Z
- Hatfield, PA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- <p>Growing manufacturing firm is looking to hire a detail-oriented and analytical Plant Cost Accountant to support the financial and operational performance of their manufacturing facility. This individual will play an important role in monitoring production costs, maintaining accurate inventory and cost records, analyzing financial results, and providing meaningful insights to support plant management and business decisions. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in cost or general ledger accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment, along with strong Excel skills and the ability to work collaboratively with both finance and operations teams.</p><p> </p><p>What you get to do everyday</p><p>· Maintain and analyze standard costs, ensuring accuracy across products, inventory, and manufacturing processes. </p><p>· Prepare cost analyses, inventory valuations, and variance reporting to support operational and financial decision-making. </p><p>· Partner with operations and production teams to investigate material, labor, and overhead variances while identifying opportunities for cost improvements. </p><p>· Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting. </p><p>· Monitor inventory transactions and support cycle counts and physical inventories to ensure inventory accuracy. </p><p>· Prepare and maintain cost accounting schedules, reports, and supporting documentation. </p><p>· Ensure accounting records and financial reporting are maintained in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). </p><p>· Collaborate with cross-functional departments to improve financial processes and strengthen internal controls. </p><p>· Support budgeting, forecasting, and special projects as needed.</p>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Eatontown, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Controller</strong></p><p>Seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and finance operations across multiple entities. Reporting directly to ownership, this role will oversee the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, internal controls, and accounting team leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Manage all accounting and financial reporting activities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close.</li><li>Oversee cash, AP, AR, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and intercompany transactions.</li><li>Prepare financial statements, cash flow reports, budgets, forecasts, KPIs, and management reporting packages.</li><li>Analyze financial performance, investigate variances, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.</li><li>Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and audit-ready financial records.</li><li>Coordinate audits, tax filings, lender reporting, and compliance requirements.</li><li>Partner with ownership on acquisitions, financing transactions, strategic initiatives, and operational improvements.</li><li>Support inventory management, real estate holdings, hospitality operations, and other business initiatives.</li></ul><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, detail-oriented accounting leader who enjoys a hands-on role and partnering directly with ownership to drive financial performance and business growth.</p>
- 2026-10-16T00:00:00Z
- New York, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 140000 - 160000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Established South Jersey client is looking to add a Controller with real estate industry experience to their finance team. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring compliance within the government sector, overseeing cost accounting, consolidations, financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger responsibilities, assisting with payroll tax processing, creating financial forecasting coordinating month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, and implementing and maintaining internal controls to safeguard company assets. The ideal individual for this role must be a people leader, drive process improvements & ERP system enhancements, have strong knowledge of GAAP, and proven experience in budgeting.</p><p><br></p><p>Major Responsibilities</p><p>· Review and manage accounting operations</p><p>· Oversee the month end close process</p><p>· Develop financial strategies</p><p>· Expense Variance Review</p><p>· Prepare financial statements and reports</p><p>· Account Reconciliations </p><p>· Consolidate financial data</p><p>· Internal Control Monitoring</p><p>· Assist with internal/external audit preparation</p><p>· Coach, Train, Mentor financial staff</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- Parsippany, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 165000 - 185000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead corporate accounting operations and provide clear financial insight that supports strategic decision-making. Based in New Jersey, this position oversees global close and consolidation activities, strengthens reporting processes, and helps build the financial foundation for continued growth. The ideal candidate combines deep accounting expertise with a practical, hands-on approach and can translate complex results into actionable guidance for senior leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the accounting organization, including team leadership, performance oversight, coaching, and resource planning to support both immediate priorities and long-term business goals.<br>• Oversee the month-end close process and global financial consolidation to ensure accurate, timely reporting across U.S. and international entities.<br>• Review financial results in detail, identify underlying drivers of performance, and investigate material fluctuations, trends, and unusual items.<br>• Deliver monthly reporting packages and analysis that compare actual performance against budgets, forecasts, and prior-year results.<br>• Collaborate with executive leaders and business partners to evaluate performance, improve profitability, and support sound operational decisions.<br>• Contribute to the planning cycle by supporting annual budgets, rolling forecasts, reforecasts, and cash planning activities.<br>• Help define and enhance key performance indicators and management reporting tools used across the organization.<br>• Monitor applicable accounting guidance and lead the assessment, interpretation, and implementation of policy updates where needed.
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
- New York, NY
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 85 - 100 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to join a creative agency in New York, New York on a Long-term Contract basis. This opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can provide stability to a lean finance team while supporting critical reporting, compliance, and strategic finance initiatives. The role will suit someone with a strong technical accounting foundation, deep knowledge of complex consolidations, and prior exposure to creative, talent, music, publishing, or artist-focused organizations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead consolidated accounting activities across multiple entities, ensuring accurate financial results and timely reporting.<br>• Oversee revenue accounting and prepare supporting documentation to ensure compliance with ASC 606 guidance.<br>• Manage monthly and annual close processes, including general ledger review, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.<br>• Monitor liquidity and develop cash flow forecasts, models, and reporting to support business planning and decision-making.<br>• Partner with leadership on debt-related initiatives, including fundraising support, debt analysis, and related financial reporting.<br>• Prepare management and external financial reports with clear analysis of performance, balances, and key accounting matters.<br>• Coordinate audit readiness efforts by organizing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and maintaining supporting documentation.<br>• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and help strengthen accounting processes within a lean team.<br>• Utilize NetSuite and other financial tools to support reporting accuracy, consolidation activities, and operational efficiency.
- 2026-10-29T00:00:00Z
- Richmond Hill, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for a Controller to lead financial oversight and support sound business decisions for our operations in Richmond Hill, New York. This role partners closely with project, sales, and leadership teams to strengthen budgeting, reporting, billing, and cash management across the division. The ideal candidate brings strong commercial awareness, a disciplined approach to controls, and the ability to keep projects aligned with financial targets and contractual obligations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Design and maintain financial policies, approval workflows, and reporting practices that promote responsible fiscal management and support divisional objectives.<br>• Partner with project leaders to develop budgets, monitor spending, track cash movement, and measure progress against project timelines and commercial commitments.<br>• Manage the invoicing cycle from preparation through submission and follow-up, helping ensure timely collections and steady incoming cash.<br>• Improve billing methods and recommend process enhancements that strengthen receivables performance and support healthy divisional liquidity.<br>• Direct accounts payable operations to ensure invoices and payments are reviewed, coded, and processed accurately within required timeframes.<br>• Review project-related costs to confirm they align with approved budgets, internal procedures, and scheduled milestones before processing.<br>• Track purchasing, materials usage, and task completion to identify variances early and help keep projects on schedule and within budget.<br>• Oversee the financial compliance of subcontractor, vendor, and fabricator engagements, ensuring commitments meet budget parameters, timing needs, and contractual standards.<br>• Produce recurring management reports covering profit and loss, cash position, forecast performance, budget comparisons, and aging of payables and receivables.<br>• Reconcile general ledger and balance sheet accounts, validate transactional accuracy, and collaborate with sales and project teams on pricing, contract terms, and change documentation.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- New York, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 145000 - 165000 USD / Yearly
- <p><strong>Join a mission-driven organization as a Controller, where you'll play a key leadership role overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, payroll, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys managing a broad range of finance and operational responsibilities while leading a small team.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>What You'll Do</p><ul><li>Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.</li><li>Supervise and mentor accounting staff while ensuring accuracy and efficiency across the department.</li><li>Oversee accounts payable, cash receipts, payroll processing, and year-end tax reporting.</li><li>Manage benefits-related financial administration and support participant reporting processes.</li><li>Partner with external auditors and coordinate audit preparation and year-end documentation.</li><li>Maintain banking and vendor relationships, including insurance policies and service agreements.</li><li>Support office operations by overseeing facility-related contracts and administrative services.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and enhance operational efficiency.</li></ul>
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Hillsborough, NJ
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 45 - 55 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to support a long-term contract opportunity in Hillsborough, New Jersey. This position will oversee core accounting and financial operations for a small, collaborative organization, with a strong focus on accuracy, responsiveness, and day-to-day financial management. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience across reporting, payroll, banking coordination, and document administration while working comfortably in a flexible team environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage daily accounting activities and maintain accurate financial records to support overall business operations.<br>• Prepare month-end and quarterly financial reporting packages, ensuring timely submission of required information to banking partners and other stakeholders.<br>• Coordinate banking relationships, including activities related to credit facilities, financial documentation, and reporting obligations.<br>• Process payroll for approximately 35 employees with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.<br>• Oversee document control activities, including organizing, compiling, scanning, and maintaining financial and operational records.<br>• Use Great Plains to manage accounting functions, review financial data, and support ongoing reporting needs.<br>• Partner with internal team members to maintain smooth financial processes and provide cross-training support during the onboarding period.<br>• Contribute in a hands-on capacity within a small company setting, adjusting priorities as needed to meet operational demands.
- 2026-11-11T00:00:00Z
- North Wales, PA
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 0 - 0 USD / Yearly
- <p>Global manufacturing company located in the Montgomery County, PA area is looking to hire a Controller with proven financial analysis, US GAAP and tax reduction experience. This position will play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls, preparing monthly financial reports, overseeing the preparation & completion of account/bank reconciliations, maintaining accounting/ERP system implementation, managing the month-end process, leading and supporting the accounting team, and collaborating with operational teams to understand financial performance, identify trends, and support informed business decisions. The ideal Controller for this role must have knowledge of current industry regulations, and excellent auditing skills.</p><p> </p><p>Your responsibilities</p><p>· Lead and manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll oversight </p><p>· Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP </p><p>· Manage and refine job costing processes, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across multiple projects </p><p>· Partner with project managers and leadership to provide financial insights on project performance and profitability </p><p>· Monitor cash flow, support forecasting efforts, and ensure financial stability of ongoing projects </p><p>· Establish and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets </p><p>· Coordinate with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners as needed</p>
- 2026-11-03T00:00:00Z
- Cranford, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 140000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Medical</li><li>Dental</li><li>Vision</li><li>401k</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p> Our client is a well-established commercial construction based organization seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting and finance operations. This position plays a key role in financial reporting, cash management, process improvement, compliance, and operational support within a fast-paced environment.</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Conduct payroll reviews and provide labor bill rate support for project-related staff.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports, including WIP, profit and loss, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.</li><li>Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.</li><li>Manage all tax filings.</li><li>Monitor daily cash management and cash control processes.</li><li>Manage month-end close process including preparation of journal entries, supporting schedules and balance sheet reconciliations.</li><li>Coordinate with external auditors on annual financial review.</li><li>Provide regular reports and updates to senior and executive management.</li><li>Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and standards, including GAAP.</li><li>Manage accounts payable and receivable related to construction projects.</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-11-04T00:00:00Z
- Morganville, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 110000 - 130000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Our client is seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee accounting and financial operations for a privately held group consisting of fuel distribution businesses, commercial real estate holdings, and investment entities. This role will manage day-to-day accounting, reporting, banking relationships, and financial records while serving as a key business partner to ownership. Expereince in QuickBooks and Yardi software experience is highly preferred. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities of the position may include</strong></p><ul><li>Managing accounting for multiple entities, including fuel distribution, commercial real estate, and investments.</li><li>Maintaining general ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.</li><li>Preparing monthly reporting packages for ownership and external CPA firm.</li><li>Handling rent collections, lease administration, tenant billings, and CAM reconciliations.</li><li>Coordinating with banks, lenders, real estate partners, attorneys, and outside advisors.</li><li>Overseeing cash management, debt schedules, and banking activities.</li><li>Preparing and filing motor fuel tax returns for multiple states.</li><li>Monitoring fuel inventory, fuel margins, and related accounting activities.</li><li>Tracking and accounting for futures contracts and hedging transactions.</li><li>Ensuring accurate accounting records and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.</li></ul><p>Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Profit Sharing, PTO</p>
- 2026-10-21T00:00:00Z
- Mount Vernon, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 150000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations and provide reliable financial insight for leadership in Mount Vernon, New York. This role oversees close activities, reporting, job costing, payroll-related accounting, and compliance across project-based operations. The ideal candidate brings strong command of construction or project accounting, a disciplined approach to controls, and the ability to guide a team while partnering closely with operations and project leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities by coordinating deadlines, reviewing account activity, and ensuring the trial balance is accurate, fully supported, and ready for audit review.<br>• Prepare and analyze financial statements, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting, while delivering meaningful variance commentary against prior periods and budget.<br>• Maintain the general ledger structure, oversee journal entry preparation and review, and ensure reconciliations and supporting schedules meet U.S. accounting standards.<br>• Direct cash management activities by reviewing daily liquidity, overseeing bank and credit card reconciliations, and helping support forecasting and treasury planning.<br>• Supervise payroll accounting processes, including liability reconciliations, benefit-related accruals, and review procedures that help resolve deduction and withholding discrepancies in a timely manner.<br>• Manage certified payroll and prevailing wage compliance for applicable projects, including report preparation, documentation uploads, subcontractor payroll tracking, and responses to audit or administrator requests.<br>• Oversee billing, accounts receivable, and collections by guiding invoicing, reconciling pay applications to invoices, addressing billing corrections, and reducing aged balances and retainage exposure.<br>• Own job costing and work-in-progress reporting by validating cost allocations, reviewing percentage-of-completion revenue recognition, monitoring change orders and retainage, and highlighting overbilling or underbilling risks.<br>• Support tax and regulatory obligations through sales tax filings, related accounting entries, and coordination for insurance, workers’ compensation, and other financial audits.<br>• Act as the accounting lead for the finance systems environment, including Sage Intacct, BuildOps, Coast, and certified payroll tracking tools, while improving procedures, strengthening internal controls, and developing the accounting team through consistent coaching and weekly review cadences.
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z
- New York, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 165000 - 190000 USD / Yearly
- <p>I'm excited to be partnering with a highly recognizable New York City nonprofit organization with approximately $150M in annual budget that is looking to add a Controller to its growing finance leadership team.</p><p><br></p><p>This is a newly created role reporting directly to the Head of Accounting and offers the opportunity to help drive accounting operations, strengthen processes, and support the continued growth and complexity of the organization. The Head of Accounting is also interested in upcoming Sn. Acct. Mgr. and Asst Controllers to step up into this position.</p><p> </p><p>The finance team is comprised of several professionals with Big 4 public accounting backgrounds and CPA credentials, creating a highly technical, collaborative, and development-oriented environment.</p><p> </p><p>Ideal background:</p><p>✔ Public accounting foundation (Big 4 or larger national/regional firm highly preferred)</p><p>✔ CPA or Parts Passed are required</p><p>✔ Strong nonprofit accounting experience is required, including financial reporting, audits, compliance, and fund/grant accounting</p><p>✔ Experience managing close, internal controls, and accounting operations</p><p>✔ Ability to partner with senior leadership and contribute strategically beyond the debits and credits</p><p> </p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys mission-driven work but also wants the sophistication, pace, and professional rigor typically found in top-tier accounting organizations.</p><p> </p><p>As always, this is a permanent, full time, fully benefited salaried position (this is NOT a temp role or temp to perm).</p><p> </p><p>They are located in midtown and are in the office 3 days and remote 2 day.</p><p> </p><p>Compensation Package based on experience:</p><p>Base: $165 - $190k base</p><p> </p><p>Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial. He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company. </p><p> </p><p>If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf</p>
- 2026-11-02T00:00:00Z
- New York, NY
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 200000 - 240000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, and compliance for a mission-driven non-profit organization in New York, New York. This role will oversee core accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports executive decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership skills, sound technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to guide a growing finance function with rigor and transparency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the day-to-day accounting function and mentor a multi-level team to build capability, accountability, and long-term bench strength.<br>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure financial results are reported accurately and on schedule.<br>• Prepare and review internal and external financial statements, supporting schedules, and disclosures with a strong focus on quality and consistency.<br>• Partner with finance leadership to interpret results, explain significant fluctuations, and provide accounting perspective on organizational performance.<br>• Maintain and refine accounting policies, internal controls, and governance practices to meet regulatory requirements and organizational standards.<br>• Lead external audit activities from planning through resolution, coordinating with auditors and advisors to address findings and maintain ongoing readiness.<br>• Manage tax compliance across federal, state, and local requirements, working with outside specialists when appropriate.<br>• Oversee transactional accounting areas such as payables, receivables, payroll, cash activity, fixed assets, investments, insurance, and technology-related accounting.<br>• Drive process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen control, and support scale through automation and standardization.<br>• Provide accounting leadership for complex business initiatives, including due diligence and financial assessment related to mergers, partnerships, investments, or similar transactions.
- 2026-10-23T00:00:00Z