Controller

Leading Manufacturing Co. - Publicly traded

Salary: 100K-110K + Bonus Range

CONTROLLER – PRINCETON NJ – (CPA and Manufacturing industry exp. highly preferred)

Experience

No Relocation candidates please

Responsibilities

Continuously develop, create and provide useful reports to better manage the operational activities of the division.; Develop and communicate initiates to improve division profitability.; Manage monthly and quarterly accounting close process.; Ensure company accounting practices, policies and procedures are in compliance with GAAP.; Coordinate external audit requirements and meet all deadlines.; Review new/potential contracts for determination of appropriate revenue recognition treatment (percentage of completion, multiple element arrangements, etc.).; Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 documentation and compliance. Success Factors; Effective partnership with Products management.; Consistently meet deadlines.; Accuracy of financial data and effective communication to management.; Successful utilization of analytic skill across the business unit.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA or CMA preferred.; 3-5 years public accounting experience with an additional 3-5 years of private manager level experience.; Strong understanding of cost accounting.; Functional knowledge of inventory accounting and manufacturing experience a plus; Expert knowledge of GAAP accounting fundamentals and principles.; Ability to explain Accounting principles to non-Accountants.; Strong analytical skills, ability to analyze issues and provide recommendations to solve complex issues related to finance.; SOX experience preferred.; Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel a must.