Controller

Leading Manufacturing Co. - Publicly traded Title: Controller Location: Princeton NJ Industry: Manufacturing Salary: 100K-110K + Bonus Range CONTROLLER – PRINCETON NJ – (CPA and Manufacturing industry exp. highly preferred) RESPONSIBILITIES: • Continuously develop, create and provide useful reports to better manage the operational activities of the division. • Develop and communicate initiates to improve division profitability. • Manage monthly and quarterly accounting close process. • Ensure company accounting practices, policies and procedures are in compliance with GAAP. • Coordinate external audit requirements and meet all deadlines. • Review new/potential contracts for determination of appropriate revenue recognition treatment (percentage of completion, multiple element arrangements, etc.). • Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 documentation and compliance. Success Factors • Effective partnership with Products management. • Consistently meet deadlines. • Accuracy of financial data and effective communication to management. • Successful utilization of analytic skill across the business unit.   Experience:  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required to Successfully Perform Position • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA or CMA preferred. • 3-5 years public accounting experience with an additional 3-5 years of private manager level experience. • Strong understanding of cost accounting. • Functional knowledge of inventory accounting and manufacturing experience a plus • Expert knowledge of GAAP accounting fundamentals and principles. • Ability to explain Accounting principles to non-Accountants. • Strong analytical skills; ability to analyze issues and provide recommendations to solve complex issues related to finance. •SOX experience preferred. • Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel a must. No Relocation candidates please   $100K-110K + Bonus