Assistant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a global organization in Princeton, New Jersey. This contract opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who excels at maintaining accurate records, supporting timely close activities, and strengthening day-to-day accounting operations. The role will play a key part in ensuring reliable financial reporting and well-organized general ledger processes. Strong experience with NetSuite ERP is required. This role is fully onsite (5 days a week) in Princeton, NJ. This is a consulting position with potential to be converted to a permanent role.

Responsibilities:

• Lead recurring close activities by preparing schedules, reviewing balances, and helping deliver accurate month-end results on time.
• Maintain the general ledger by recording accounting activity, validating entries, and resolving discrepancies that affect financial accuracy.
• Prepare and post journal entries with appropriate supporting documentation and alignment to internal accounting standards.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations to verify balance sheet integrity and investigate variances requiring correction.
• Reconcile bank accounts regularly, identify unmatched items, and coordinate follow-up to clear outstanding transactions.
• Assist with financial reporting by compiling data, supporting analysis, and helping ensure reports are complete and dependable.
• Support the effective use of NetSuite for accounting workflows, transaction review, and reporting activities related to daily operations.