| Location | Brooklyn, NY |
Location: Bayonne, NJ
Schedule: Full-Time | In-Office
Compensation: $250,000+ DOE
A well-established, high-volume company is seeking a highly experienced Senior Controller to oversee and strengthen its financial operations while playing a key role in the company's overall business performance.
This is a hands-on leadership position that goes beyond traditional accounting. The ideal candidate understands how finance connects with day-to-day operations, inventory, distribution, and product-based business models. They must be able to evaluate the company's financial health, analyze operational performance, identify inefficiencies, and implement strategies that improve profitability and drive growth.
The successful candidate will be highly analytical, technologically savvy, and experienced with ERP systems, business intelligence, financial reporting, and KPI development. Construction industry experience is highly preferred, particularly for candidates who have worked in large, complex, product-based or distribution-driven businesses.
Oversee all financial operations, including P&L management, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and accounts receivable.
Monitor financial performance and profitability across different business units (BUs), identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
Develop and implement meaningful KPIs, dashboards, and business intelligence tools to provide leadership with real-time visibility into company performance.
Leverage ERP systems and financial technology to improve reporting, streamline workflows, and enhance operational efficiency.
Analyze inventory costs, valuation, turnover, purchasing, and overall inventory management to identify discrepancies and improve controls.
Work closely with operations, distribution, purchasing, and other departments to evaluate performance and improve efficiency.
Identify unnecessary expenses, control costs, improve margins, and implement strategies to increase profitability.
Establish, document, and enforce SOPs, internal controls, and standardized financial and operational procedures.
Oversee accounts receivable, collections, aging reports, and cash flow management.
Lead, develop, and hold the accounting and finance teams accountable, establishing clear expectations and performance standards.
Partner with executive leadership to evaluate business performance, support strategic decisions, and drive company-wide improvements.
Identify operational weaknesses and implement processes that improve accountability, productivity, and financial results.
Extensive Controller or senior finance leadership experience within a large, high-revenue organization.
Experience in a product-based, distribution, manufacturing, construction, or other inventory-intensive business.
Strong understanding of ERP systems, financial technology, and business intelligence platforms.
Proven experience developing and monitoring KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Strong knowledge of P&L management, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.
Experience managing inventory accounting, cost controls, distribution expenses, and accounts receivable.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement SOPs, internal controls, and standardized business processes.
Strong operational understanding, with the ability to work across finance, inventory, distribution, and other business units.
Proven leadership experience managing and developing accounting and finance teams.
Highly analytical, strategic, tech-savvy, and capable of quickly understanding complex business operations.
Strong business judgment and the ability to identify problems, make decisions, and deliver measurable improvements to the bottom line.
Construction industry experience is highly preferred.
A seasoned financial leader who combines strong accounting and financial expertise with a deep understanding of business operations. Someone who can take charge of the financial department, understand how the entire business operates, implement systems and processes, establish accountability, and use financial and operational data to drive profitability and growth.
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