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Corporate Controller

hireneXus
Edison, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 11/7/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/1/2027
We are seeking a Corporate Controller to join a multi-entity organization. This individual will oversee financial reporting, the month-end close process, internal controls, and day-to-day accounting operations while building a scalable accounting infrastructure to support the company's continued growth.

This is a highly visible leadership role that will partner closely with executive leadership to drive process improvements, strengthen financial reporting, and support strategic initiatives across the organization.

Office environment: Hybrid schedule

Responsibilities

  • Lead all corporate accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, consolidations, and the month-end and year-end close processes.
  • Ensure the timely preparation of accurate financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
  • Partner with executive leadership to enhance financial processes, improve reporting capabilities, and develop scalable accounting infrastructure.
  • Lead the accounting aspects of acquisitions, including integration activities, and post-acquisition support.
  • Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and other third-party partners while ensuring timely completion of audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
  • Support the annual budgeting process, periodic forecasting, and financial analysis in partnership with finance leadership.
  • Recruit, develop, and mentor the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
  • Evaluate and enhance accounting systems, reporting tools, and business processes to improve efficiency, automation, and financial visibility.
  • Provide financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations that support executive decision-making and organizational performance.
  • Lead special projects and other initiatives as assigned.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA preferred.
  • 10 years of progressive accounting leadership experience, including responsibility for corporate accounting and financial reporting.
  • Proven success leading accounting operations within a multi-entity organization, ideally service based
  • Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, is preferred
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, and audit management.
  • Demonstrated ability to build, improve, and scale accounting processes, systems, and teams in a growing organization.
  • Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools; advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
  • Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic initiatives and day-to-day operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.

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