Financial Controller
Clifton, NJFull-time$100–140K/yrPosted 2 days agoStill listed 1 day ago
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Distro, a beverage distribution company based in New Jersey, seeks a Financial Controller to oversee its accounting and financial operations. The hands-on leadership role covers financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow, inventory and cost accounting, operational analysis, and process improvement. The Controller will work with the Sage 100 ERP system and support compliance, including New York State container deposit laws.
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Financial Controller Opportunity – Clifton, NJ – $100K-$140K
Position Overview We're a leading beverage distribution company based in New Jersey, seeking an experienced Controller to oversee all accounting and financial operations of the business. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, cash flow management, and process improvement in a fast-paced distribution environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting expertise, operational insight, and the ability to improve systems and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AR, AP, inventory, and payroll
Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Manage and execute the month-end and year-end close process
Maintain and reconcile all balance sheet accounts
Coordinate with external CPA firm for tax filings and year-end review
Cash Flow & Working Capital Management
Monitor and manage cash flow and liquidity
Oversee accounts receivable and collections
Analyze and improve AR aging and customer credit policies
Manage vendor payments and optimize payment terms
Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts
Inventory & Cost Accounting
Oversee inventory accounting and reconciliation
Ensure accurate inventory valuation and costing
Monitor and report on inventory variances and shrinkage
Partner with operations to improve inventory controls and processes
Operational & Financial Analysis
Develop and maintain margin reporting by SKU, customer, and channel
Analyze profitability across key accounts (e.g., Costco, Jetro, Restaurant Depot, direct store delivery)
Support pricing and cost decisions with data-driven analysis
Prepare management reports and dashboards
Compliance & Internal Controls
Establish and maintain strong internal controls
Ensure compliance with state and local regulations, including: New York State container deposit laws
Oversee sales tax filings and regulatory reporting
Support audit processes and documentation
Systems & Process Improvement
Optimize use of Sage 100 ERP system
Identify and implement process improvements and automation
Leverage technology and AI tools to improve efficiency and reporting
Reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy
Qualifications
Required
Minimum 5+ years experience as a Controller or equivalent role in a small to mid-sized business
Strong experience in distribution, beverage, or consumer goods industry
Hands-on experience with inventory and cost accounting
Experience managing accounts receivable, collections, and cash flow
Knowledge of New York State container deposit (bottle bill) accounting and reporting
Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with ERP systems (preferably Sage 100 or similar)
Preferred
CPA or public accounting background (e.g., audit experience)
Experience working in a family-owned or entrepreneurial business
Experience implementing systems improvements or automation
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
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How this job compares
Set against the 4,973 open Accounting jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$100–140K/yr
- New Jersey median$96–131K/yr92 salary ranges
- US median$95–140K/yr2,576 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $120K, is 5% above the New Jersey median midpoint ($114K) — in the middle half of Accounting salary ranges in New Jersey.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 158 open Accounting jobs in New Jersey and 4,973 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New Jersey
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Accounting postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (3,760 postings).
- Education
- 2,512 of the 4,973 open Accounting jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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