Controller

About the role

This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced accounting professional ready to own the full close-to-report cycle across a multi-entity organization. You'll work closely with senior leadership to ensure accuracy, compliance, and clarity across all reporting.

What you'll do

• Lead month-end close across multiple entities, including intercompany eliminations and consolidations
• Prepare clean, audit-ready schedules for lenders, banks, and external auditors
• Own multi-entity reconciliations and maintain the integrity of the general ledger
• Manage cash controls and enforce accounting policies across the organization
• Elevate reporting accuracy and drive financial discipline at every level
• Partner with leadership on financial strategy, covenant compliance, and lender relationships

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of progressively senior accounting experience — Controller, Assistant Controller, Lead Accountant, or equivalent
• Proven experience with multi-entity accounting, intercompany eliminations, and consolidations
• Strong command of GAAP and experience managing audit and lender relationships
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable owning the close process end-to-end
• Master's in Accounting or CPA designation strongly preferred
• Experience in food distribution, import/export, or a multi-location operation is a plus
• Bilingual - Spanish & English preferred

Administration

North Bergen, NJ