Senior Controller
- Location
- Bayonne, NJ
- Work type
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2026-10-24
Job description
A well-established company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Controller with a proven track record managing the financial operations of a large, high-volume business. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands both finance and operations, knows how to evaluate a company’s financial health and profitability, and can identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve performance.
The ideal candidate is sharp, analytical, tech-savvy, and quick to understand complex business operations. Construction industry experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Oversee the company’s financial operations, P&L, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
Monitor financial performance and profitability, ensuring the business remains financially healthy and operates efficiently.
Analyze expenses, identify unnecessary costs, and implement strategies to improve margins and increase profitability.
Partner with leadership to evaluate business performance, support strategic decisions, and drive operational improvements.
Lead and manage the accounting team, including AP, AR, and other accounting functions.
Establish clear expectations, hold team members accountable, and build a strong, high-performing department.
Improve financial systems, reporting processes, internal controls, and overall efficiency.
Use technology and financial data to identify trends, solve problems, and make informed business recommendations.
Qualifications
Extensive Controller-level experience in a large, high-revenue organization with significant financial and operational complexity.
Strong command of P&L management, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and profitability.
Proven ability to identify financial issues, control costs, and drive measurable improvements to the bottom line.
Strong operational understanding beyond accounting alone.
Demonstrated experience leading, developing, and holding accounting teams accountable.
Highly analytical, tech-savvy, and able to learn systems and understand complex situations quickly.
Strong business judgment, problem-solving skills, and the ability to make sound decisions under pressure.
Construction industry experience is highly preferred.