Controller

Cesna Recruitment • Fort Lee, NJ

30d

About The Position

- Oversee and manage all aspects of general accounting and financial accounting functions.
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
- Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules.
- Prepare and review financial statements and management reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
- Oversee corporate tax filings, sales tax compliance, and coordination with external advisors.
- Manage and lead internal and external audits.
- Oversee financial operations for Mexico and Canada subsidiaries.
- Manage accounting related to logistics and inventory, including inventory valuation and controls.
- Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Prepare financial and performance reports for the Parent Company and HQ in Korea.
- Act as primary point of contact for financial communication with Headquarters in Korea.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
- Support strategic initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
- Minimum 15?20 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
- Extensive experience overseeing general and financial accounting in a multinational environment.
- Experience managing logistics and inventory accounting.
- Hands-on experience supporting or overseeing Mexico and Canada subsidiaries.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
- Experience working in the U.S. branch of a Korea-listed company strongly preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP required).
- Experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems preferred.
- Fluent in English and Korean (speaking and writing).
- Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Medical insurance
- Dental and Vision,100% Company sponsored
- Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% Company sponsored
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 100% Company sponsored.
- 401(k) plan with a company match up to 3%
- PTO (15 days for first year-[6 days paid vacation,9 sick days]);(20 days for second year)
- 10 Paid Holidays per year

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent strongly preferred.
• Minimum 15?20 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• Extensive experience overseeing general and financial accounting in a multinational environment.
• Experience managing logistics and inventory accounting.
• Hands-on experience supporting or overseeing Mexico and Canada subsidiaries.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP required).
• Fluent in English and Korean (speaking and writing).
• Strong analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in the U.S. branch of a Korea-listed company strongly preferred.
• Experience with SAP Business One or similar ERP systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of general accounting and financial accounting functions.
• Lead day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and payroll.
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee corporate tax filings, sales tax compliance, and coordination with external advisors.
• Manage and lead internal and external audits.
• Oversee financial operations for Mexico and Canada subsidiaries.
• Manage accounting related to logistics and inventory, including inventory valuation and controls.
• Establish and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare financial and performance reports for the Parent Company and HQ in Korea.
• Act as primary point of contact for financial communication with Headquarters in Korea.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team.
• Support strategic initiatives and ad-hoc projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental and Vision,100% Company sponsored
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D, 100% Company sponsored
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, 100% Company sponsored.
• 401(k) plan with a company match up to 3%
• PTO (15 days for first year-[6 days paid vacation,9 sick days]);(20 days for second year)
• 10 Paid Holidays per year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees