Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Private Equity–Backed Distribution Company

I’m partnered with a fast-growing, private equity–backed distribution company in New Jersey seeking a hands‑on Controller to join its leadership team. The company is scaling rapidly and investing in operational and financial infrastructure.

This role reports directly to the CFO and will oversee all accounting operations across multiple entities.

• Lead all accounting functions (GL, AP/AR, payroll, fixed assets, inventory, cost accounting, revenue recognition)
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Prepare GAAP‑compliant financial statements and management reporting
• Manage inventory accounting, standard costing, and margin analysis
• Support lender reporting and private equity ownership reporting requirements
• Strengthen internal controls and operational accounting processes
• Coordinate annual audit and serve as primary liaison to external auditors
• Oversee tax compliance with outside advisors
• Support acquisition integration and accounting standardization efforts
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Private equity–backed company experience preferred
• Experience managing teams and improving scalable processes
• ERP system experience; implementation or upgrade exposure a plus

This is a high‑impact leadership role within a growing, PE‑backed manufacturing platform with strong visibility to ownership.