What are the responsibilities and job description for the Financial Controller position at CFS?
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Location: Newark, NJ- Daily
Compensation: $120,000-$135,000 plus bonus
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
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.
- 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.
- 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.
Salary : $120,000 - $140,000