Controller

About the role

Robert Half is partnering with a private equity-backed manufacturing company in North Arlington, NJ seeking an experienced Controller to join its growing finance organization. This is a highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO and overseeing a team of accountants along with AP/AR. The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background, hands-on leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll do

• Lead and oversee the day-to-day accounting function
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team
• Evaluate existing processes and identify opportunities for improvement
• Develop existing talent and help strengthen the accounting organization
• Partner closely with the CFO and broader leadership team
• Bring a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach to a fast-paced environment

What you'll bring

• 8–15+ years of corporate accounting experience
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Strong accounting leadership and team development experience
• Private equity-backed company experience is a strong plus
• Public company accounting experience is a plus CPA preferred, but not required
• Agile, energetic, and solutions-oriented leadership style