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Controller

  • ... Posted on: Jul 17, 2025
  • ... Brilliant Financial Search - IL
  • ... Maywood, New Jersey
  • ... Salary: Not Available
  • ... Full-time

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Job Title :

Controller

Job Type :

Full-time

Job Location :

Maywood New Jersey United States

Remote :

No

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Job Description

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on finance leader to take ownership of the daily accounting operations and long-term financial strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and the development of a strong internal control environment. The ideal candidate brings a proactive mindset, a deep understanding of GAAP, and a proven ability to support executive leadership through budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision making. This role plays a key part in strengthening financial performance and managing risk across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial reports for executive leadership and external stakeholders

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring adherence to GAAP and regulatory standards

  • Develop and enforce strong internal controls and accounting policies to reduce risk and protect company assets

  • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning financial plans with company goals

  • Manage corporate tax compliance while identifying strategies for improved tax efficiency

  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, serving as the primary contact for external auditors

  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved operational efficiency

  • Administer corporate insurance programs including liability, property, and employee health plans

  • Oversee treasury operations, manage banking relationships, and support capital planning and loan negotiations

  • Monitor financial risks and implement strategies to maintain stability and ensure business continuity

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, including leadership roles

  • Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

  • Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

  • Experience leading audits and managing compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, solution-focused approach

  • Prior experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills

  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment

Company Description
Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

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Posted:

Jul 17, 2025

Employment:

Full-time

Salary:

Not Available

Snaprecruit ID:

SD-zip-ae029f86ed0e9e44e4a860d5b563a87432ebeef183e4122d30a46d58ba15f845

City:

Maywood

Job Origin:

ziprecruiter

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Job Description

Job Description

We’re seeking an experienced, hands-on finance leader to take ownership of the daily accounting operations and long-term financial strategy. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with accounting standards, and the development of a strong internal control environment. The ideal candidate brings a proactive mindset, a deep understanding of GAAP, and a proven ability to support executive leadership through budgeting, forecasting, and data-driven decision making. This role plays a key part in strengthening financial performance and managing risk across the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the timely and accurate preparation of monthly financial reports for executive leadership and external stakeholders

  • Oversee day-to-day accounting functions, ensuring adherence to GAAP and regulatory standards

  • Develop and enforce strong internal controls and accounting policies to reduce risk and protect company assets

  • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, aligning financial plans with company goals

  • Manage corporate tax compliance while identifying strategies for improved tax efficiency

  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, serving as the primary contact for external auditors

  • Identify opportunities for cost savings and improved operational efficiency

  • Administer corporate insurance programs including liability, property, and employee health plans

  • Oversee treasury operations, manage banking relationships, and support capital planning and loan negotiations

  • Monitor financial risks and implement strategies to maintain stability and ensure business continuity

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, including leadership roles

  • Deep knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards

  • Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

  • Experience leading audits and managing compliance with tax and regulatory requirements

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills with a collaborative, solution-focused approach

  • Prior experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills

  • Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment

Company Description
Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

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