Corporate Controller (Middlesex County NJ Office)

Growing food manufacturer is hiring for a Corporate Controller! We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-onCorporate Controllerto lead all accounting operations for a fast-growing, private equity-backed consumer packaged goods (CPG) company. This role will be a key partner to the CFO and executive team, responsible for financial integrity, operational scalability, and supporting growth through acquisitions.

Financial Leadership & Close Process

• Own and lead themonthly, quarterly, and annual close processwith a focus on speed, accuracy, and scalability
• Oversee preparation ofconsolidated financial statementsin accordance with US GAAP
• Ensure timely and accuratemanagement and investor reporting
• Continuously improve close timelines (target: 35 business days)

Technical Accounting & Compliance

• Maintain compliance withUS GAAP, including revenue recognition, lease accounting, and inventory accounting
• Lead allexternal auditand tax coordination activities
• Establish and maintain stronginternal controls and accounting policies
• Ensure compliance with lender and PE sponsor reporting requirements

M&A & Integration

• Supportdue diligence effortsfor acquisitions (QoE, financial data, accounting policies)
• Leadpurchase accountingand opening balance sheet processes
• Ownpost-acquisition integration, including:
• • Chart of accounts alignment
  • Systems integration (ERP)
  • Policy and process standardization
• Partner with leadership onscaling through acquisitions

Intercompany & Multi-Entity Accounting

• Managecomplex multi-entity structures, including consolidations and eliminations
• Overseeintercompany transactions, reconciliations, and transfer pricing considerations
• Ensure accuracy and transparency across all legal entities

CPG & Operational Accounting

• Overseeinventory and cost accounting, including standard costing and variance analysis
• Manage accounting for:
• • Trade spend, deductions, rebates, and promotions
  • Chargebacks and customer-specific pricing programs
• Partner with operations and commercial teams to improvemargin visibility by SKU, channel, and customer

Systems & Process Improvement

• Optimize and enhanceERP systems (NetSuite preferred)
• Lead or supportERP implementations, upgrades, or clean-ups
• Build scalable processes to support rapid growth and increased transaction volume
• Drive automation and reporting improvements

Team Leadership

• Lead and develop the accounting team (GL, AP, AR, Cost Accounting)
• Build ahigh-performing, scalable finance organization
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and business partnership

Keyword: corporate controller, CPA, Accounting, CPG, Manufacturing
Required Experience:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA certification
• 1015+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience inmulti-entity, mid-to-large scale organizations ($200M+ revenue)
• Strong knowledge ofUS GAAP and financial reporting

Preferred

• Background inBig 4 or national public accounting firm
• Experience in aprivate equity-backed or high-growth environment
• Direct experience withM&A transactions and post-deal integration
• Experience withNetSuite or similar ERP systems

Key Competencies

• Strongtechnical accounting expertisewith hands-on execution ability
• Proven ability toscale processes in a high-growth environment
• Deep understanding ofintercompany accounting and consolidations
• Experience ininventory and cost accounting within CPG or manufacturing
• Ability to operate bothstrategically and tactically
• Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

Why This Role

This is a high-impact opportunity to:

• Play a key leadership role in aPE-backed growth story
• DriveM&A integration and value creation
• Build and scale the accounting function in a dynamic CPG environment
• Partner closely with the CFO and executive team on strategic initiatives

Compensation range is $180k - $200k base, Bonus, plus Benefits! Hybrid Schedule in office in Middlesex NJ.