Controller

Controller Position Overview

A growing company in Somerset, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and manage the company's day-to-day accounting and financial operations.

This is a hands-on position for an accounting professional who is comfortable taking ownership of the accounting function rather than solely providing high-level oversight. The Controller will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, overseeing accounts payable and receivable, completing reconciliations and month-end close, preparing financial reports, and coordinating with the company's outside CPA or accounting firm when necessary.

The position will initially be part-time, with the potential to grow into a full-time role based on the company's needs.

Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Operations

• Oversee the company's day-to-day accounting and bookkeeping functions.
• Manage accounts receivable and collections.
• Oversee accounts payable, including invoices and payments.
• Monitor outstanding customer balances and follow up on collections.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and financial records.
• Review transactions and ensure expenses are properly recorded and categorized.
• Identify discrepancies and investigate accounting or financial issues.
• Maintain organized supporting documentation for financial transactions.

Reconciliations & Month-End Close

• Perform and review bank and account reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation discrepancies.
• Manage the month-end closing process.
• Prepare journal entries and adjustments as necessary.
• Ensure financial records are complete and accurate before closing each reporting period.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports.
• Provide accurate and timely financial information to ownership and management.
• Monitor expenses and identify unusual transactions, discrepancies, or opportunities for improved financial controls.
• Assist management in understanding the company's financial performance.
• Maintain accurate accounting records to support tax preparation and year-end reporting.

CPA & External Accounting Coordination

• Coordinate with the company's outside CPA and accounting firm as needed.
• Prepare financial records and supporting documentation for tax and year-end purposes.
• Respond to accounting questions and provide requested reports or documentation.
• Help ensure the company's internal accounting records remain organized and ready for outside review.

Qualifications

• Previous Controller, senior accounting, or comparable hands-on accounting experience required.
• Strong accounting and bookkeeping background.
• Hands-on experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Experience performing bank and account reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and month-end close.
• Experience preparing and reviewing financial statements.
• Proficiency with accounting software.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of the accounting function.
• Dependable, professional, and capable of handling confidential financial information.
• Experience coordinating with outside CPAs or accounting firms preferred.