Accounting Manager/Assistant Controller - SaaS Kforce Inc.
New York, NY1 day ago
- $150,000–$200,000
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Skills
- Accountingunmatched
- Accounting Closeunmatched
- Accounts Payableunmatched
- Accounts Receivableunmatched
- Accounts Receivable Managementunmatched
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
- Auditingunmatched
- Automationunmatched
- Balance Sheetunmatched
- Beveragesunmatched
- Cash Flowunmatched
- Cash Managementunmatched
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
- Cost Accountingunmatched
- Credit and Collectionsunmatched
- Data Analysisunmatched
- Data Processingunmatched
- Data Qualityunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
- Entrepreneurshipunmatched
- Financial Analysisunmatched
- Financial Controlunmatched
- Financial Managementunmatched
- Financial Modelingunmatched
- Financial Operationsunmatched
- Financial Reportingunmatched
- Financial Statementsunmatched
- Forecastingunmatched
- General Ledger Accountingunmatched
- Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
- Inventory Costingunmatched
- Inventory Costsunmatched
- Inventory Managementunmatched
- Inventory Reportsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Liquidityunmatched
- Loan Structuringunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Operational Auditunmatched
- Operational Improvementunmatched
- Pricingunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Profit & Loss Analysisunmatched
- Public Accountingunmatched
- Reconciliationunmatched
- Regulatory Reportsunmatched
- Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
- Reporting Dashboardsunmatched
- Reporting Skillsunmatched
- Restaurantunmatched
- Sales Taxunmatched
- State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
- Stock Keeping Unit (SKU)unmatched
- Supplier Optimizationunmatched
- Time Managementunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
Description
Position Overview
We're a leading beverage distribution company based in New Jersey, seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations of the business.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, and process improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, operational insight, and the ability to improve systems and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Required
We're a leading beverage distribution company based in New Jersey, seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations of the business.
This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, and process improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, operational insight, and the ability to improve systems and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
- Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AR, AP, inventory, and payroll
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
- Manage and execute the month-end and year-end close process
- Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts
- Coordinate with external CPA firm for tax filings and year-end review
- Monitor and manage cash flow and liquidity
- Oversee accounts receivable and collections
- Analyze and improve AR aging and customer credit policies
- Manage vendor payments and optimize payment terms
- Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts
- Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation
- Ensure accurate inventory valuation and costing
- Monitor and report on inventory variances and shrinkage
- Partner with operations to improve inventory controls and processes
- Develop and maintain margin reporting by SKU, customer, and channel
- Analyze profitability across key accounts (e.g., Costco, Jetro, Restaurant Depot, direct store delivery)
- Support pricing and cost decisions with data-driven analysis
- Prepare management reports and dashboards
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls
- Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, including: New York State container deposit laws
- Oversee sales tax filings and regulatory reporting
- Support audit processes and documentation
- Optimize use of Sage 100 ERP system
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation
- Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting
- Reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy
Required
- Minimum 5+ years experience as a Controller or equivalent role in a small to mid-sized business
- Strong experience in distribution, beverage, or consumer goods industry
- Hands-on experience with inventory and cost accounting
- Experience managing accounts receivable, collections, and cash flow
- Knowledge of New York State container deposit (bottle bill) accounting and reporting
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably Sage 100 or similar)
- CPA or public accounting background (e.g., audit experience)
- Experience working in a family-owned or entrepreneurial business
- Experience implementing systems improvements or automation
- Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Clifton, NJ |
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