Senior Accounting (Controller)
Location: Northen, NJ (Hybrid, minimum 3 days onsite per week)
Compensation: $200,000 – $240,000 base salary + comprehensive benefits package
Industry: Global Consumer Products
About the Opportunity
A well-established global organization is seeking a seasoned accounting executive to lead its U.S. Accounting and Finance operations. Reporting directly to the Vice President of Administration, this leadership role will oversee accounting, financial reporting, taxation, treasury, internal controls, audit management, and credit operations across the business.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic and hands-on finance leader who enjoys partnering with executive management, driving operational improvements, strengthening internal controls, and leading high-performing teams within a multinational environment.
Position Overview
The Senior General Manager, Accounting (Controller) will serve as the organization's top accounting leader in the United States, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, regulatory compliance, tax strategy execution, and effective financial operations. The successful candidate will play a key role in organizational leadership and business decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Accounting & Financial Reporting
- Lead all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and monthly closing activities.
- Direct the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and corporate reporting requirements.
- Oversee financial reporting to management, corporate stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
Tax & Compliance
- Lead all federal, state, local, and international tax compliance activities.
- Oversee transfer pricing, cross-border transactions, and foreign subsidiary reporting.
- Partner with external tax advisors to optimize tax planning strategies and compliance.
- Monitor changes in accounting standards and tax regulations and implement necessary updates.
Audit & Internal Controls
- Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and service providers.
- Lead internal and external audits and ensure timely resolution of audit findings.
- Strengthen and maintain robust internal controls and compliance frameworks.
- Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and financial governance practices.
Treasury & Credit Operations
- Oversee treasury functions including cash management, liquidity planning, banking relationships, and payment controls.
- Provide strategic oversight of credit operations, collections management, and credit risk assessment.
- Drive automation and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reporting capabilities.
Leadership & Business Partnership
- Lead, develop, and mentor accounting and credit teams.
- Evaluate organizational structure and implement process and team enhancements as needed.
- Partner with executive leadership on strategic initiatives, system implementations, and potential M&A activities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business growth and operational excellence.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- CPA designation required.
- 15+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Minimum 7 years of leadership experience managing accounting and finance teams.
- Deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Significant experience with domestic and international tax matters.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and financial reporting systems.
Preferred
- Previous Controller or equivalent senior finance leadership experience.
- Experience working within a Japanese company, Asian multinational organization, or other global corporate environment.
- Experience managing multi-entity accounting operations and cross-border reporting structures.
- Proven track record of organizational redesign, team development, and process improvement initiatives.
- Experience supporting multinational operations with international finance stakeholders.
To apply, please email your resume to xjiang@pasona.com
