Assistant Controller

Kforce has a client in Secaucus, NJ that is seeking an Assistant Controller. Summary: The Assistant Controller oversees the accounting, financial reporting, management reporting, audit, and tax compliance functions while providing direct support to the Controller. This role plays a critical part in month-end closing and reporting, cost accounting, inventory control, financial analysis, and tax compliance, while providing financial insights to support operational and strategic decision-making. The Assistant Controller ensures accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), company policies, and regulatory requirements. This incumbent will manage people, processes, and systems while improving, automating, and streamlining procedures to consistently achieve corporate financial goals. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA or CMA certification is required 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2-3 years in a manufacturing environment CPG experience is highly preferred Business Travel: Ability and willingness to travel domestically Experience with: SOX OR J-SOX Tax Compliance & Reporting Manufacturing Reporting People Management - managing 3 people Oracle ERP preferred IBM Cognos TM1 preferred The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking “Apply Today” you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP.