ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

The Assistant Controller shall be responsible for preparing monthly financial statements for multiple entities, treasury reporting, weekly sales reports, inventory and other duties as required by management.

Essential Job Functions:

Well-established Food Distribution Company located in Piscataway Township, New Jersey seeks a detailed-oriented, CPA with 5-7 years of accounting experience to join its team as Assistant Controller, who will report to and work closely with the company’s Controller. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on contributor to the Finance team and will have high proficiency in GAAP within a manufacturing or distribution environment expanding via M&A.

Essential Responsibilities & Duties:

50% General Ledger Management

• Daily reconciliation of sub ledgers to the control reports and roll forward schedules
• Daily cash reports
• Daily review and analysis of in inventory adjustments and auditing costing (FIFO layers)
• Weekly review of incentive payroll
• Maintain schedules for assets/depreciation & amortization
• Ensure each account is appropriately reported on a GAAP basis
• Prepare monthly trial balance for all entities and support Controller in finalizing closing of books for all entities monthly
• Support finance department with folding in newly acquired/newly formed divisions

50% Financial Reporting and Treasury

• Audit balance sheet and income statement accounts across all divisions and prepare monthly consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP (balance sheet, income statement, statement of cash flow) for reporting to management and financial institutions
• Prepare departmental P&Ls and variance score cards to departmental budget
• Support finance department in annual budget/planning process
• Analyze operating metrics and provide supporting documentation and details to Controller and CFO as requested
• Assist Controller with treasury responsibilities and communications with financial institutions

Qualifications:

• CPA Required
• 5-7 years of relevant experience in GAAP accounting for manufacturing or distribution companies
• Excellent command of EXCEL (PIVOTS, V/H LOOKUPS) and POWER POINT
• Ability to multi-task and effectively manage rigid reporting deadlines
• Superior organizational skills and attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity to learn about and successfully interpret the business’ fundamentals and an eagerness to research and report on outliers and material trends
• Ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, with all levels of the organization
• Self-starter personality and excellent time-management skills

Ferraro Foods is an equal opportunity employer.