Controller Jobs in New Jersey

Job Title: Controller (Food Distribution) Company: Essential Associates Ltd Location: Newark, NJ Description: Our Client, a Food Distribution Company located in Newark, New Jersey, is looking for a "roll-up your sleeves" Controller. This person must be directly out of the food distribution industry or they will not be considered for the position. Salary 70-100k, to commensurate with experience. Job duties include, but are not limited to: - Oversee day-to-day operations of Accounting department - General ledger review and reconciliation - Oversee month/year-end close, external audit compliance - Financial reporting Requirements: - Bachelors Degree in accounting or related field - 5+ years experience in food distribution industry - Ability to work in a friendly and fun office environment Candidates who are not directly out of the food distribution industry will not be considered for this position. If interested, please send your resume to Register to View www.essentialassociates.com

Job Title: Controller Company: Berlitz International, Inc Location: Princeton, NJ Description: Berlitz International, Inc. seeks Controller in Princeton, NJ for accounting, monthly closing & account analyses, processes & procedures. Prepare & analyze monthly P&L statements. Prepare annual budgets, forecast/analyze discrepancies. Perform financial audits of franchises. Perform royalty analysis of third party license contracts, report sales & royalties on third party content/license contracts. Perform monthly closing of inventory & accounts receivable module of BPCI. Perform monthly closing of BPCI & BFRC General Ledger Prepare monthly bank reconciliations for accounts & resolve intercompany variances. Supervise Staff Accountant. Bachelor's degree in Economics, Commerce or Accounting + 5 year of experience in accounting or financial management required. Experience to include GAAP or equiv & inventory control. E-mail resume, cover letter with salary requirements to: Register to View . EOE. Web Id: 66393

Job Title: Director Accounting Policy Company: American Water Company Location: Voorhees, NJ Description: Company History Founded in 1886 as the American Water Works & Guarantee Company, American Water has been serving customers and communities for more than 121 years, and is the parent company to our nineteen state subsidiaries. The people of American Water have centuries of combined experience in the water and wastewater industry. The team includes world-renowned researchers who are on the leading edge of scientific study and environmental protection, people who have been with us not only decades, but also for generations, and those who are passionate about environmental stewardship and care. Our crew members and plant operators get up each day with one goal in mind - to make sure American Water provides the best possible water service to our customers. We're a company with a track record of financial success, environmental compliance, successful partnerships, and commitment to our customers. We are customer and community focused, forward thinking and performance driven. Our beginnings were humble, and the company's origins can be traced to the local water utilities of the post-civil war era. A small group of entrepreneurs and innovators spurred the nation's industrial development by bringing a critical commodity - pure, abundant water - to towns and cities across the land. In the years that followed, American Water grew and grew as smaller systems were purchased. Our service footprint now stretches across the country and into Canada. Today, our hard-working teams proudly serve more than 15.6 million people in 32 U.S. states and in Ontario, Canada. We work hard each and every day to supply our customers with something they cannot live without - high-quality water and wastewater services. We are scientists, innovators and stewards of the environment. We are American Water. Job Details Director Accounting Policy Job ID #: 4356 Location: Voorhees, NJ Functional Category:Finance Business Unit Description: CORP-Finance Employment Type: Full Time - Regular Education Required: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: More than 10 years Relocation Provided: Shift: Hours of Work: Primary Role Responsible for developing and maintaining the Company's accounting and reporting standards, practices and policies to ensure compliance with and consistent application of GAAP, SEC (potentially IFRS) and other regulatory (NARUC) accounting regulations and reporting requirements. This position is the Company's primary technical GAAP and SEC accounting research resource. Key Accountabilities Establish and maintain appropriate accounting treatment for new transactions. Develop strategy and effect the implementation of new accounting standards and reporting requirements.Establish and maintain written required policies consistent with GAAP and company practice.Address technical accounting issues and questions as they arise. Keep abreast of and appropriately communicate new accounting pronouncements and SEC guidance that may have an impact on the Company's accounting. Review SEC filings and related schedules.Build a high performance technical accounting team in American Water. Assist in developing and implementing IFRS transition plan. Skills Analytical and strategic mindset with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong leadership skills, including working effectively with all levels throughout the organization and across functional lines.Highly collaborative with proven skills in developing consensus from diverse opinions.Ability to establish policies for the company and prepare reports that outline the company's position regarding accounting treatment related to complex transactions.Proactive and results oriented with strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on initiative, knowledge sharing and teambuilding. Knowledge Advanced technical accounting background (US GAAP and SEC) and regulatory practicesStrong knowledge of financial statement and financial statement disclosure requirements.Advanced knowledge of financial systems, frameworks and functionality.Utility industry experience a plus.CPA required. MBA preferred.PLEASE - NO RECRUITERS OR STAFFING AGENCIES Equal Opportunity Employer EOE, M/F/D/V

Job Title: Controller Global Clinical Trials Company: ROTATOR STAFFING SERVICES Location: Madison, NJ Description: Requirements · Expected to be a substantial change agent, both in terms of Finance and the broader Clinical Trials business. · Visionary, with the character to translate that vision into practice. · Able to influence all levels of the organization, including senior management decisions, in order to identify and drive best practices and achieve the Strategic Plan objectives of the business. · Must be able to work independently and be a team player. · Must be able to lead and direct the work of others, while never being afraid to jump into the details and be hands-on when required. · Highly flexible and adaptable - displaying a wide bandwidth of hard and soft skills. · Develop appropriate analytical models/schedules to ensure optimal profitability and efficiency of operations and contracts. · Recommend corrective actions and challenge existing paradigms where appropriate. · Drive the Business Unit and the function to the next level. · Continually raise the bar. Drive improved costing principles in a highly complex environment. · Prepare/coordinate accurate and timely operating and capital budgets, quarterly forecasts, analysis and trend reports, as well as enhancing existing reporting package to provide timelier decision-making. · Low error rates, punctuality and professionalism in all output is a must. Must own the numbers!! · Insure the integrity and accuracy of the Business Unit’s monthly financial statements. · Coordinate the preparation, update and analyze monthly trending reports including but not limited to sales, profitability, productivity and accounts receivable. · Coordinate and review requisitions for fixed asset acquisitions including analysis/justification, coordinating approval, routing and tracking capital expenditure vs. approved budget and forecast. · Ensure tight control environment is maintained i.e. internal controls are adequate and functioning properly, and that finance provides real-time support in key business decision-making. · This is not a maintenance area - candidate is expected to re-engineer and significantly improve the control environment. · Manage local CT finance leaders and oversight of global billing function. · Hire and develop financial leaders in CT. · Develop appropriate pricing policies and standards, and ensure appropriate processes are in place for bids to meet profitability standards. · Ensure processes are in place for accuracy and timeliness of billing. · Ensure financial books and records are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and UK GAAP, company policies and local statutory requirements. · Take a leadership role in Business Development activities (acquisitions and market development opportunities); prepare analytical materials / reports, manage diligence processes, and interact with key relationships regarding contract negotiations. · High level of personal ownership and accountability - demonstrated ability to lead from the front and by example - tone at the top essential. · Ability to grow beyond this position in time. Required Experience: · Minimum of 10 years of successful work experience in roles requiring increasingly diverse and broad management responsibility, · Previous experience of at least 5 years in a Finance leadership role · Pharmaceutical experience is helpful, but not required · Knowledge of financial modeling techniques required · Strong computer skills required, especially in the use of spreadsheet software. · The position requires effective interpersonal, oral, written and presentation skills, as well as leadership qualities. · Ability to meet frequent deadlines and to perform responsibilities within tight schedules is important. Special requirements: · CPA, or internationally equivalent accounting qualification required – · MBA desirable in addition, but not essential · Ability to travel internationally on an as-needed basis · Demonstrated process re-engineering or turnaround experience preferred

Job Title: Government Contracts Controller Company: Advanced Technology Solutions Location: Piscataway, NJ Description: Establish operational objectives and assignments and delegates assignments to subordinate managers.  Objectives are reviewed by senior management to determine success of operation.  Generally responsible for the management of an organization unit, including the development and execution of unit initiatives.  Typically a large BU or a small to mid-size SBU that would have oversight over a number of BU's.  Major Duties amp; Functions:In-depth experience of the Government Contracting environment and compliance requirements, and a broad understanding of typical government contracting business processes. Strong familiarity with FAR Familiarity with GSA Schedules Experience preparing for and managing DCAA, ACO and customer specific audits (e.g. Materials and Property Management). Experience in developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance with US Government contracting requirements (FAR and CAS). Hands-on experience in preparing disclosure statements, incurred cost submissions and contract close-outs. In-depth understanding of rate development process and various options available to support multiple bid strategies. Ability to implement processes to maintain indirect rate infrastructure and monthly rate monitoring.Required Skills:-Bachelors Degree in Business / Accounting-10+ Years Government Contract Finance and Accounting Experience-Thorough Understanding of Government Contracting Regulations and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)-Experience working with Geographically-Dispersed Teams, and in a Services Environment-Strong Communications Skills (Written and Verbal)-Ability to Work Independently and as Part of a Team-Strong Management and Mentoring Skills-Strong Decision-Making and Negotiation Skills Additional Skills:-CPA and or Advanced Degree-Experience in Development of GSA Schedules.-Experience in developing Incurred Cost Submissions-Experience with government property management-Experience in writing or updating CAS Disclosure statementsPlease refer to job code 09-01456 when responding to this ad.

Job Title: Corporate Controller to $175,000 Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting Location: Fairfield, NJ Description: Job Title: Corporate Controller to $175,000 JobId: 02750-108621 City: Fairfield State: NJ Zip Code: 07004 Description: Multi-billion dollar manufacturer/consumer products giant with global HDQS located in Morris County, NJ has an excellent opportunity for a Corporate Controller. This is a newly enlarged, high profile role responsible for the financial control of, and financial reporting for, the North American business of the company. Included in the team are shared service transactional and reporting teams serving several different business units in the region, including the largest of all the group?s operating units, the US Household unit. The Financial Controller?s department is the custodian of North American financial information, financial control and accounting policy.The US Corporate Controller will be a senior leader of the company's Accounting and Finance organization responsible for shaping and managing the entire accounting and financial reporting effort. This includes the preparation of a detailed set of financial statements with full reconciliations each month, ensuring compliance with all group reporting requirements and all local statutory and regulatory reporting requirements. The ideal candidate MUST have a BS in Accounting, MBA preferred, a CPA, and 8+ years of experience that should include Big 4 public accounting experience dealing with large publically traded clients and proven controllership experience with a large public company in the manufacturing industry. The company offers a competitive salary in the $150,000 to $175,000 range plus a sizeable bonus and the best benefits in the market. Should you meet the requirements and would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume to Chris Mazzerina at Register to View and reference job code 02750-108621 in the subject line. Should you already be registered with Robert Half Finance & Accounting, please contact your Robert Half Recruiter.

Job Title: Financial Controller Analyst Company: Bank of America Corp. Location: New Brunswick, NJ Description: Title: Financial Controller AnalystLocation: NJ-Jersey City. Responsible for doing variance analysis of certain P&L and Balance Sheet line items for senior management reporting and for regulatory reporting. This will involve interacting with different product controllers and finance business units.. Assist the team in preparing stand alone (MLPFS legal entity) broker dealer semi-annual and year-end financial statements and related footnote disclosures.. Assist the consolidations team with 10Q and 10K disclosures for the broker deal entity piece.. Preparing inter-company reconciliations on a monthly basis between MLPF&S and other companies and coordinate with business units to clear the breaks.. Prepare the Daily and Weekly Profit and Loss Estimates for the Regulatory Department to meet SEC capital requirements.. Recording daily / monthly journal entries.. Various ad-hoc projects.Required SkillsBachelors Degree - preferably in Accounting. Or else Bachelors degree in finance.2-3 years work experience in financial services industry in controllers group or public accounting.Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerpointDesired SkillsCPA a plus.Knowledge of Oracle and Essbase a plus.

Job Title: Controller Food Distributor Company: DARTAGNAN INC Location: Newark, NJ Description: Immediate need for a Controller with 10+ years experience as a Controller/Assistant Controller, with at least half of those years working for distributor. The ideal candidate will report directly to the CFO and must be comfortable working in an open office environment.              We are seeking a finance team member who is capable of linking financial information to business performance, understands the financial drivers of running a sales oriented distributor organization and has the energy and enthusiasm to "roll up the sleeves" and get involved in all aspects of the business.               The duties include:   Preparation of month-end close; including gathering and entry of necessary data for analysis Financial statement preparation Supervision of A/P and A/R Preparation and review of financial reporting and budgets for management and banking industry Consult with the CFO to analyze the impact of price, inventory volume, shipping and any other aspect of the process of a sale and it’s impact operating income Implementation and oversight of accounting system and pertinent internal controls issues. Manage cash flow, account reconciliation, monthly close process and provide appropriate recommendations to management. Liaison with outside Public Accounting firm in providing them with appropriate work papers and documents required for year-end reporting requirements The ideal candidate MUST posses the following:Bachelor degree in accounting or finance. Proven finance operational leadership experience, especially in implementing and supporting change  Proven technical accounting and analysis skills including financial modeling, variance analysis, gross profit analysis, etc. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications with advanced knowledge and use of Excel and Access 3 to 5 years supervisory experience.Please submit Salary History, last two positions only.***submissions with out salary history WILL NOT be considered***This is a re-posted position. AGENCIES DO NOT CONTACT

Job Title: Associate - Product Controller Group Company: TheLadders Location: Jersey City, NJ Description: Title: Associate - Product Controller Group City: Jersey City, State: NJ Description: Associate  Product Controllers Group is seeking an individual to add technical expertise to the control and price verification team supporting the structured and exotic equity derivative businesses.  Responsibilities • Understand, document & advise on control, accounting for and pricing of new structured trades. Work with accounting policy on transaction and/or entity specific accounting treatment. • Enhance price verification processes of exotic and illiquid trading books. • Devise solutions within the appropriate accounting framework and the Firm’s accounting policies to record inventory and p&l for structured credit products. • Provide coverage for the p&l and balance sheet production and reporting for the businesses • Train junior analysts and associates. • Prepare components of disclosures for the Firm’s financial statements. • Support senior desk management information requests. • Interfacing with other support areas such as the Tax Department, Financial Reporting, Corporate Treasury, Firmwide Risk, Compliance and Operations. • Responsible for various internal and external reporting requirements, Month end, Quarter end Management reporting. • Review status of Internal Audit points and devise tactical solutions for implementation. • Attest to quarterly Sarbanes Oxley risk and key control assessments. • Contribute to Financial Reporting disclosure and footnote reporting for legal entities and products supported Requirements • 5-8 years financial services experience from investment banking world or a hedge fund.  Mix of public accounting and finance preferable as is a CPA.    • Experience with complex credit derivative products • Strong quantitative skills • Understanding of accounting for derivative financial instruments • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to explain risk, pricing and accounting of complex derivatives to less technical persons. • Ability to work in a team environment • Good PC skills, especially Excel Competitive Salary and Bonus commensurate with experience.

Job Title: Financial Controller, North America Company: Reckitt Benckiser Location: Parsippany, NJ Description: Join Reckitt Benckiser and you'll join a global CPG powerhouse, whose Powerbrands hold No. 1 positions in seven worldwide market categories. We've built our success on a quick-thinking, fast-acting culture, so you can look forward to a role that will have real impact on a business that continues to outpace the global markets.  Expect responsibility. Expect challenges. Above all, expect rewards.  And expect them all much sooner than you would anywhere else.  Apply now and see just how much responsibility you'll enjoy.    Central to everything we do is a uniquely confident, entrepreneurial, can-do culture. It's all about a passionate commitment to teamwork, competing to win in the marketplace and developing and rewarding talent. We are looking for a Financial Controller, North America.  This is a newly enlarged, high profile role responsible for the financial control of, and financial reporting for, the North American business of Reckitt Benckiser. Included in the team are shared service transactional and reporting teams serving several different business units in the region, including the largest of all the group's operating units, the US Household unit. The Financial Controller's department is the custodian of North American financial information, financial control and accounting policy.    The Financial Controller, North America will be responsible for four key areas of Financial Control: General Ledger Accounting for the US Household and Food businesses, the Canadian business and several other minor operating units. This includes the preparation of a detailed set of financial statements with full reconciliations each month, ensuring compliance with all group reporting requirements and all local statutory and regulatory reporting requirements.Accounts Payable - for the North American business units above, including inventory purchases for the five manufacturing sites in the region.Credit / Accounts Receivable - for the NA business units.Payroll and benefits accounting - for the NA business units. The role has management responsibility for managers covering the four areas above and, indirectly, their teams. Optimising the resources and developing talent for promotion within North America and around the group are key objectives for the role.  The role will act as the main point of contact for accounting and reporting matters for North America and will maintain a strong relationship with Corporate headquarters in the UK.  As an integral component of the above responsibilities, the role is a key point of contact for the external auditors and must work with them to ensure a smooth and efficient audit of the NA business units.   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Drive the delivery of monthly P&L, balance sheet and cash flow information in line with tight, immovable deadlines.Efficiently identify and resolve issues in business unit financial statements.Prepare / review monthly balance sheet for all NA entities with clear identification of judgemental items, including a review of the carrying value of intangible assets annually (or as required).Ensure appropriate accounting policies are adopted in line with the Group Finance Manual (maintained by CHQ).Continuously review business processes within the functional area to further add value and enhance efficiency.Responsible for resourcing, development and cost control of the teams.Responsible for statutory and other required regulatory reporting for the NA legal entities.Work with external auditors (PwC) to ensure a smooth and efficient audit of the business units; transparent collaborative approach, timely provision of information; prompt resolution of queries.Contribute to M&A activity as required, take responsibility for the disposal of a series of minor brands as identified by the business. Recognised professional accounting qualification (eg, CPA, CMA or equivalent) Minimum 8 years practical / industry experience Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Strong knowledge of IFRS essential (knowledge of US GAAP advantageous) Knowledge of Hyperion, JDE and SAP advantageous Significant proven experience of accounting and reporting for a significant international organisation, preferably UK or US listed and in a related sector. Experience in other areas of finance such as commercial business support, manufacturing etc desirable (to show a rounded portfolio of experience) Preference for individuals who have experience of two roles within a commercial blue chip environment on top of public practice experience   Our products have been a part of your life for as long as you can remember. So, when you're considering your future, don't forget Reckitt Benckiser.  We are the very successful company behind the brands that you know and trust.  To learn more about Reckitt Benckiser please visit:  www.reckittbenckiser.jobs.  ; Interested candidates must apply online.  Please include salary history and requirements.