Corporate Controller Job Opening Trenton New Jersey
A growing Fortune 500 company near Trenton is looking for top financial executives to help expand the company globally and enhance the company’s internal controls.
This position will serve on the company’s leadership team and report to the Chief Financial Officer on ways to improve the company’s global accounting process. The position will be responsible for developing other financial roles, altering processes, serving in an advisory role on the company’s financial plans, and providing direction to the executive board in the areas of finance.
Primary responsibilities:
- Oversee the monthly close process and the accounting team for for both National and International operations
- Formalize and upkeep internal controls to maintain compliance and conformance with US GAAP and other accounting policies
- Keep track of the different state and local sales and use tax
- Work with the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis to make sure that precise information is reported and aid in the profit planning and forecast procedures
- Head up and advise all of the direct reports to this position, including planning for succession and mentoring them
- Find ways to increase profitability and make suggestions on various business decisions to help reach better profits
- Work in cross-functional teams on plans to increase company profit margins
Required Education and Experience:
- At least 10 years of relevant expertise (7 with the same company, 5 years serving as a manager, and 3 in a public accounting role)
- A 4 year Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is a requirement
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is required
- Master’s of Business Administration (MBA) is a plus
- Experience with transnational consolidations, cost and accounting in a manufacturing role, foreign currencies, ERP implementations and other software upgrades are a plus
Abilities needed:
- Task-orientedness attitude is a big plus
- Experience managing people in a high-tempo environment and ability to handle pressure
- Adept communication skills
- Track record of adding value to companies while working in an important role
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely fashion is essential
- Ability to lead teams and group discussions
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