Controller at Vaco, LLC
Union City, NJ 07087
About the Job
Controller
Our client, a mid-sized food manufacturing company, is seeking a Controller
This hybrid role (3 days/week on-site) offers significant flexibility
The Controller will lead daily accounting activities, oversee cost accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes, and manage monthly accounting close processes
This position also involves treasury and banking activities, capital projects, and annual audit and tax filing processes.
Responsibilities:
Lead the organization’s monthly accounting process.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries across all areas of the organization.
Review journal entries posted by junior team members.
Reconcile and analyze accounts as part of management reporting, providing valuable business insights by analyzing trends and identifying areas of improvement.
Ensure adherence to month-end calendar with both team and cross-functional business partners.
Oversee the cost accounting function for the company, including annual standard costs.
Oversee AP and AR functions.
Review and approve weekly check runs.
Oversee deductions clearing process in Blue Planner system, ensuring deductions are processed in a timely manner.
Be the point person to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Lead the capital asset process.
Work with engineering, plant maintenance, and IT functions to identify capital asset projects, quantify spending, and record assets
Determine depreciation schedules and maintain an ongoing list of assets.
Lead the annual audit process.
Serve as the lead point of contact for auditors.
Provide schedules, reports, and samples for auditors to review and answer their questions.
Schedule and coordinate annual inventory count.
Oversee Treasury & Banking activities.
Manage the company’s cash flow and treasury activities, including cash management, banking relationships, and investment of excess cash.
Manage the company’s day-to-day banking relationship, including negotiating terms and conditions, reviewing monthly bank statements, and reconciling accounts.
Develop and implement cash management policies and procedures to optimize the use of cash and minimize borrowing costs.
Oversee Payroll & Benefits.
Review and approve weekly check runs and biweekly payroll.
Set up payroll tax information for states as needed to support new hires in other areas of the country.
Support HR on accounting issues related to benefits (401k, medical, dental, etc.).
Be the point person to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Coach, develop, and manage a 4-6 person Accounting team, performing hiring/onboarding activities, providing coaching and timely feedback, and ensuring career development and succession planning/backfill responsibilities.
Identify and implement process improvements aimed at automating and streamlining accounting processes.
Work with a tax preparation firm to complete and file tax returns.
Oversee company p-cards, including issuing cards, and ensuring reports from employees are filed on a monthly basis.
Work with a property tax audit firm to recover funds from the county.
Requirements:
BA/BS in Accounting is required
CPA is preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ cost or general accounting experience.
Complete familiarity with GAAP, cost, and inventory accounting.
Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience with proven ability to build skill sets and drive performance.
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection.
Demonstrated expertise in MS Office, Power BI, and ERP systems software.
Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $170K - $195K per year.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
Our client, a mid-sized food manufacturing company, is seeking a Controller
This hybrid role (3 days/week on-site) offers significant flexibility
The Controller will lead daily accounting activities, oversee cost accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable processes, and manage monthly accounting close processes
This position also involves treasury and banking activities, capital projects, and annual audit and tax filing processes.
Responsibilities:
Lead the organization’s monthly accounting process.
Prepare and post monthly journal entries across all areas of the organization.
Review journal entries posted by junior team members.
Reconcile and analyze accounts as part of management reporting, providing valuable business insights by analyzing trends and identifying areas of improvement.
Ensure adherence to month-end calendar with both team and cross-functional business partners.
Oversee the cost accounting function for the company, including annual standard costs.
Oversee AP and AR functions.
Review and approve weekly check runs.
Oversee deductions clearing process in Blue Planner system, ensuring deductions are processed in a timely manner.
Be the point person to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Lead the capital asset process.
Work with engineering, plant maintenance, and IT functions to identify capital asset projects, quantify spending, and record assets
Determine depreciation schedules and maintain an ongoing list of assets.
Lead the annual audit process.
Serve as the lead point of contact for auditors.
Provide schedules, reports, and samples for auditors to review and answer their questions.
Schedule and coordinate annual inventory count.
Oversee Treasury & Banking activities.
Manage the company’s cash flow and treasury activities, including cash management, banking relationships, and investment of excess cash.
Manage the company’s day-to-day banking relationship, including negotiating terms and conditions, reviewing monthly bank statements, and reconciling accounts.
Develop and implement cash management policies and procedures to optimize the use of cash and minimize borrowing costs.
Oversee Payroll & Benefits.
Review and approve weekly check runs and biweekly payroll.
Set up payroll tax information for states as needed to support new hires in other areas of the country.
Support HR on accounting issues related to benefits (401k, medical, dental, etc.).
Be the point person to resolve issues in a timely manner.
Coach, develop, and manage a 4-6 person Accounting team, performing hiring/onboarding activities, providing coaching and timely feedback, and ensuring career development and succession planning/backfill responsibilities.
Identify and implement process improvements aimed at automating and streamlining accounting processes.
Work with a tax preparation firm to complete and file tax returns.
Oversee company p-cards, including issuing cards, and ensuring reports from employees are filed on a monthly basis.
Work with a property tax audit firm to recover funds from the county.
Requirements:
BA/BS in Accounting is required
CPA is preferred.
Minimum of 10 years’ cost or general accounting experience.
Complete familiarity with GAAP, cost, and inventory accounting.
Minimum of 5 years’ supervisory experience with proven ability to build skill sets and drive performance.
Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection.
Demonstrated expertise in MS Office, Power BI, and ERP systems software.
Compensation:
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure: $170K - $195K per year.
Vaco values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
EEO Notice
Vaco is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals
As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
HR@vaco.com
.Vaco also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal
By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity
You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications
You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application
In exchange, Vaco agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies
California residents may access Vaco’s HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here.
Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
licensure and certification requirements;
office location and other geographic considerations;
other business and organizational needs.
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure
The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
