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Senior Controller
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What they do
An Accountant organizes and maintains financial records and prepares financial statements for companies and organizations. Works as a public accountant (prepares financial documents where public disclosure is required by law, such as business balance sheets and tax returns), management accountant (prepares financial information for internal use by a company) or government accountant (maintains records for government agencies).
$81,368 / year median in New Jersey
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Controller
About The Role
We are searching for a hands-on accounting leader responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the company's financial close and reporting processes. This role plays a critical part in a multi-entity environment, supporting consolidations, intercompany activity, and project-based accounting while driving consistency and discipline across the close.
The ideal candidate brings deep general ledger expertise, strong technical accounting knowledge, and the ability to operate both strategically and tactically within a fast-paced, evolving organization.
Responsibilities
- Play a key role in the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion
- Prepare and review journal entries, including accruals, prepaids, and complex adjustments
- Perform account reconciliations, ensuring completeness and resolution of discrepancies
- Contribute to the preparation and review of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
- Support multi-entity close activities, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations
- Maintain integrity of the general ledger and ensure proper application of accounting policies (GAAP)
- Analyze financial results and investigate variances to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Support audit preparation and coordinate documentation for external auditors
- Strengthen and maintain internal controls and accounting processes
- Identify and drive improvements in close efficiency, documentation, and systems Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or MBA a plus)
- 9+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and general ledger ownership
- Experience supporting external audits, with the ability to meet increased documentation and reporting requirements
- Experience in multi-entity environments, including consolidations and intercompany eliminations
- Experience supporting project-based accounting, including percentage of completion revenue recognition, CIP cost tracking, and project-level margin analysis
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting systems (Microsoft Dynamics, or similar)
- Exposure to AI and automation tools, with the ability to apply technology to streamline accounting processes and reporting Core Competencies
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Strong ownership and accountability
- Ability to operate both hands-on and at a higher level within the close process
- Process-driven with a focus on improving efficiency and consistency
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced environment $180,000 - $220,000 a year Salary will vary depending on your location and job-related skills and experience.
- Training / Professional development opportunities
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Summer Fridays
- Flexible remote/hybrid work options
- Paid parental leave
- Team lunches, events, and stocked kitchens
- Modern, collaborative office spaces in Asbury Park, New York City, Boston, Chicago, and Baltimore
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance ADA Accommodation Statement Solar Landscape is an Equal Opportunity Employer.