Interim CFO / Controller Job at Associate Staffing, Clifton, NJ

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  • Associate Staffing
  • Clifton, NJ

Job Description



Location: onsite M-TH (Clifton, NJ), remote Friday

Position Summary:

We are looking for a  jack-of-all-trades financial leader  who can operate at a  C-suite level  while remaining  hands-on  in day-to-day operations. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives in  small, unsophisticated company environments  and can bring both  strategic vision  and  executional excellence . The Interim CFO/Controller will play a critical role in reducing the CEO’s involvement in daily financial operations by taking full ownership of the finance function.

Key Responsibilities:



  • Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide high-level financial guidance while executing tactical initiatives.

  • Cost Accounting Implementation: Design and implement cost accounting systems from the ground up to improve visibility into product and operational costs.

  • KPI & Dashboard Development: Create and maintain real-time dashboards and performance metrics to monitor profitability and operational efficiency.

  • Team Assessment & Development: Evaluate the current accounting team’s capabilities and recommend structural or personnel improvements.

  • Operational Oversight: Take initiative in leading financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

  • CEO Support: Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, helping to offload operational responsibilities and drive business performance.

    Must-Have Experience:



    • Proven experience in  manufacturing environments

    • Strong background in  cost accounting and  performance tracking systems

    • Demonstrated ability to lead and build teams in  small, family-owned, or underdeveloped company settings

    • Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to roll up sleeves and get involved in the details

    • Experience working with  unsophisticated or evolving company structures

      Ideal Candidate Profile:



      • A proactive, self-starting leader who can operate independently

      • Comfortable navigating ambiguity and building systems from scratch

      • Strong communicator with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization

      • Results-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement

Job Tags

Interim role, Remote job,

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