Controller

Accounting/Finance

Rockaway, New Jersey

Direct Hire

Our client, a transportation company, is looking to hire a Controller for their office in Rockaway.

Responsibilities:

Ensuring the company's financial plans, policies, accounting practices, internal control systems, and protection of assets against loss.
Oversight of financial systems, particularly NetSuite, and play a key role in driving the successful implementation of ERP systems.
Financial Management & Reporting
Lead and manage a team of 10 accounting professionals, ensuring proper training, development, and performance management
Lead the preparation of the annual budget and financial forecasts, collaborating with other departments to ensure alignment with organizational goals and strategies.
Monitor financial performance against budgets, updating forecasts as needed and advising management of variances.
Implement and monitor processes to control costs and ensure accurate tracking of profitability across business units
Oversee cash flow projections, ensuring the company maintains adequate liquidity for operations.
Lead or support ERP system implementations (NetSuite) to streamline financial processes and reporting.

Requirements:

Minimum 10 years of experience in finance and accounting with a proven track record of success in leadership roles.
Strong working knowledge of NetSuite.
Experience implementing and optimizing ERP systems (NetSuite) and Credit & Collections tools (HighRadius).
MBA, Master’s Degree, or equivalent in Accounting, Finance, or related field is preferred.
CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is highly desirable.
Strong leadership capabilities with proven experience managing, developing, and motivating a finance team.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex financial information clearly and effectively.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
A consistent track record of delivering results, surpassing expectations, and implementing process improvements.

Benefits:

Uniforce Staffing Solutions