Assistant Controller

Our client, a major fishing and seafood processing company, is seeking an Assistant Controller for their Cape May, NJ location. The Assistant Controller will support the day-to-day accounting operations and helps ensure accurate, timely financial reporting. Working closely with the Controller, this role is responsible for managing the close process, maintaining GAAP compliance, and strengthening internal controls. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while helping drive consistency and efficiency across the accounting function.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting operations leadership Financial reporting & closing GAAP compliance & internal controls

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting 5 - 7+ years accounting experience Expertise in technical accounting Skills in ERP systems efficiency and critical analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior controller/mid-level accounting experience Public accounting experience

Salary Range:

$100,000 to $125,000 The above requirements and qualifications are meant to describe the general nature of the position and do not represent all duties to be performed by the selected candidate. Please note that only candidates who are under consideration for the position will be contacted. The Company is an equal opportunity employer. All employment is decided on basis of qualifications, merit and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.