Accounting Controller

$200M Privately Held Company - Finance Controller

Our client is a dynamic and thriving $200 million privately held company. You will work directly with the CFO and COO, implementing company-wide processes and procedures.

This position is a fit for you if you have 5 years of experience as a Controller in the distribution, wholesale, or supply chain industries. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact and drive financial excellence within an innovative organization.

Title: Accounting/Finance Controller

Position Type: Full-time Permanent

Location: Staten Island, NY

Reports to: CFO with a dotted line to the COO

Compensation: Strong base salary plus bonus (Salary depends on experience)

Benefits: Benefits: Strong PTO days Medical. Dental, Vision and 401k

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Finance Controller to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance management, with a particular emphasis on distribution, wholesale, or supply chain industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Manage accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Payroll.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and other financial regulations and standards.
• Implement and maintain robust financial controls and procedures.
• Conduct financial analysis to guide business decisions and strategies.
• Collaborate with senior management to drive financial performance and operational efficiency.
• Manage inventory accounting and ensure accurate costing.
• Oversee inventory management and control processes.

Qualifications:

• Must have 5 years in a Controller position
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred but not required.
• Proven experience as a Finance Controller in distribution, wholesale, or supply chain industries.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, inventory management, and cost accounting.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership and communication abilities.

Background

• Experience using an ERP system to create reports (will help implement a new ERP system in the future).
• Experience/ability to set up an ERP and roll out its capabilities.
• Strong operations experience and ability to help create processes and structure.
• Experience in distribution, wholesale, or supply chain industries (Something with inventory and distribution)