Controller

Robert Half
New York, NY

🚀 Exciting Opportunity Alert: Controller Role in NYC for a High-Growth, Mid-Cap Consumer Products Company! 🚀

My client is a mid-cap consumer products company experiencing significant growth, headquartered in Midtown Manhattan. The CEO is actively pursuing acquisition targets both domestically and internationally, and this role will play a crucial part supporting the CFO with post-acquisition integration initiatives.

The CFO is looking for a Controller/Head of Accounting to join and lead the accounting function. This is a fantastic opportunity to help shape and build out the accounting department within a fast-paced, growing organization.

Why pursue this opportunity?

✅ Partner closely with executive leadership, including the CEO and CFO

✅ Impactful role supporting M&A integration and company expansion

✅ Chance to establish and grow accounting processes and teams

Here are the key details:

  • Compensation is based on experience:

The range is between $200k - $260k base + discretionary bonus (20-30%)

  • Location: Midtown, NYC (in office 3 days, remote 2 days ).
  • Position Type: Permanent, full-time, salaried with full benefits (not temp or temp-to-perm).

What you will do:

  • Manage of team up to 6x
  • Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, and treasury.
  • Prepare and review accurate and timely financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow).
  • Lead post-merger integrations, including global teams, financial systems
  • Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
  • Oversee cash flow management, weekly/monthly cash requirements, and liquidity planning.

Who are you?

  • Coming out of a mid-cap revenue company or larger is required
  • CPG/wholesale/Ecomm or Manufacturing experience is required
  • Top regional to B4 foundation required
  • Transaction experience is highly preferred
  • CPA is highly preferred
  • A minimum of a BA/BS in Accounting from a top accredited school
  • 10+ years of experience.

Exceptional communications skills are required. A great dynamic personality and the ability to work along your fellow colleagues is crucial.

He or she must be able to effectively collaborate with individuals both inside and outside the company.

If you would like to be considered for this position, please email your resume in a word document to Kevin.Chin@Roberthalf.com