Financial Controller

CFS

Newark, NJ

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$120,000–$135,000 Per Year

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Best Practices, Budgeting, Cash Management, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Audit, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Payroll Management, People Management, Process Improvement, SAP

LOCATION

Newark, NJ

POSTED

3 days ago

Financial Controller- Manufacturing
Location: Newark, NJ- Daily
Compensation: $120,000-$135,000 plus bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Own the full accounting function with true end-to-end accountability and visibility.
• Be the financial backbone for leadership, providing insights that directly inform strategy and growth.
• Lead and develop an accounting team, strengthening your people leadership and succession-building experience.
• Operate in a manufacturing environment where strong controls and operational finance really matter.
• Work with modern finance tools (SAP B1, DataRails, advanced Excel) to improve speed, accuracy, and scalability.
• Play a central role in cash management and working capital decisions that impact the business daily.
• Drive process improvements and best practices, leaving a lasting operational footprint.

Key Responsibilities for the Financial Controller:

• Lead month-, quarter-, and year-end close and ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee AP, AR, general ledger, payroll coordination, and cash positioning.
• Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and audit readiness.
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Manage, mentor, and evaluate the accounting team.

Qualifications for the Financial Controller:

• 10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience in manufacturing.
• 5+ years in a people management or leadership role.
• Deep expertise in GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• SAP Business One (SAP B1) experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills; DataRails experience a strong plus.

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About the Company

CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE

500 to 999 employees

INDUSTRY

Financial Services

FOUNDED

1994

WEBSITE

http://www.cfstaffing.com/

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