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28 results for Assistant Controller in Totowa, NJ
- Newark, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and provide strong financial oversight for an organization based in Newark, New Jersey. This role is ideal for a hands-on finance leader with grant accounting expertise who can manage day-to-day financial activities, support compliance across funding sources, and guide a small team. The position offers the opportunity to contribute strategic insight while maintaining accurate, well-controlled financial processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the organization’s accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting and reliable month-end and year-end close processes.<br>• Manage grant-related financial activity for local, state, and federal funding sources, including tracking, reporting, and compliance oversight.<br>• Supervise key finance support roles, including a Grant Analyst and external consulting resources, while providing leadership over accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.<br>• Maintain strong internal controls and review financial transactions to support accuracy, accountability, and audit readiness.<br>• Partner with leadership to monitor budgets, evaluate financial performance, and provide recommendations that support sound decision-making.<br>• Oversee documentation and financial records to ensure reporting requirements are met and supporting materials are organized and accessible.<br>• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on audits, funding reviews, and other financial compliance matters.
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z
- Manalapan, NJ
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 115000 - 175000 USD / Yearly
- <p>**Legal Industry Experience Required**</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking an experienced <strong>Controller</strong> to oversee the day-to-day accounting operations and help drive the financial integrity of a growing organization in New Jersey. Reporting to and partnering closely with the <strong>Head of Accounting</strong>, this individual will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, managing cash flow activities, and providing financial insights that support strategic business decisions.</p><p>The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader with strong technical expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while developing and mentoring accounting staff.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Partner with the Head of Accounting to oversee the organization's accounting function and ensure accurate, timely, and efficient financial operations.</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, establishing priorities and reviewing work to maintain high-quality deliverables.</li><li>Manage the full payroll process, including employee updates, deductions, compliance reporting, reconciliations, and coordination with third-party payroll providers.</li><li>Oversee trust and operating accounts, ensuring proper accounting treatment, reconciliation, and compliance with company policies.</li><li>Review and monitor high-volume wire transactions and cash activity, ensuring accuracy, security, and appropriate financial controls.</li><li>Perform and review daily, monthly, and annual account reconciliations to maintain the integrity of financial records.</li><li>Maintain the general ledger, monitor account activity, and ensure proper account classifications and coding.</li><li>Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives, providing meaningful analysis of trends and variances.</li><li>Evaluate and enhance internal controls, risk management practices, and fraud prevention procedures.</li><li>Coordinate external audits and serve as a key liaison with auditors, banking partners, payroll providers, and other external stakeholders.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve processes, increase operational efficiency, and strengthen reporting capabilities across the finance function.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Benefits:</p><p>Medical/Dental/Vision</p><p>401k</p><p>PTO</p>
- 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z
- 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