Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Financial Controller

Financial Accounting +1Posted on Nov 10

Full-timeClifton, NJ, USA$100k - $140k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience as a Controller or equivalent role in a small to mid-sized business.
Strong experience in the 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 generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, preferably Sage 100 or similar.

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts receivable, accounts payable, 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 the external certified public accountant (CPA) firm for tax filings and year-end review.
Monitor and manage cash flow and liquidity.
Oversee accounts receivable and collections.
Analyze and improve accounts receivable aging and customer credit policies.
Manage vendor payments and optimize payment terms.
Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts.
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.
Develop and maintain margin reporting by stock-keeping unit (SKU), customer, and channel.
Analyze profitability across key accounts, including Costco, Jetro, Restaurant Depot, and direct store delivery.
Support pricing and cost decisions with data-driven analysis.
Prepare management reports and dashboards.
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.
Optimize use of the Sage 100 enterprise resource planning (ERP) system.
Identify and implement process improvements and automation.
Leverage technology and artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve efficiency and reporting.
Reduce manual processes and improve data accuracy.

Desired Qualifications

CPA or public accounting background, such as audit experience.
Experience working in a family-owned or entrepreneurial business.
Experience implementing systems improvements or automation.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills.

Salary Range: 100000 to 140000 (Currency: USD) (Pay period: per-year-salary)

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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About the Company

Distro

Worldwide talent sourcing, interviewing, payroll automation

Distro is a platform that helps companies find and match with software talent from over 200 countries, enabling interviews, hiring, and automated payroll all in one system. It works by connecting employers with a global pool of vetted developers, coordinating interview scheduling and evaluations, and then handling employment paperwork and payroll through an integrated workflow. The company differentiates itself by offering truly global reach (access to talent across 200+ countries) along with end-to-end hiring and payroll automation in a single platform, rather than relying on separate staffing services, marketplaces, or fragmented tools. Its goal is to simplify hiring and paying international software developers, helping tech teams grow by accessing quality talent worldwide with a streamlined, automated process.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lehi, UT
Founded: 2021

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