Senior Controller

Job Title: Senior Controller

Job Location: Brooklyn NY or Central NJ

Salary: $165,000 - $185,000+ DOE

Job Summary:

Large E-commerce based company is seeking a Sr. Controller. The Controller will plan and direct the accounting operations of the company. The Controller MUST have Cost Accounting Experience.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.

• Oversees training programs and identifies training needs. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

• Oversees the production of periodic financial reports; ensures that the reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles or international financial reporting standards. 

• Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.

• Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to management.

• Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on pricing decisions and contract negotiations.

• Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.

• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

• Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent management and supervisory skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• Proficient in accounting software.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.

• Three or more years of related experience required.