Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller: (onsite, Hillside, NJ)

The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the company’s accounting operations, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across multiple entities. This role will formalize, optimize, and oversee the month-end close process, maintain ownership of the general ledger, and lead weekly cash flow reporting. The Assistant Controller will establish strong internal controls, improve processes, and support executive leadership with timely and reliable financial information.

Key Responsibilities:

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

Formalize, document, and continuously improve the month-end close process.
Oversee timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual closes.
Review account reconciliations and supporting schedules to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Assist in the preparation of the internal financial statements and reporting packages.

General Ledger & Multi-Entity Oversight

Maintain ownership of the general ledger across multiple legal entities.
Ensure accurate intercompany transactions, eliminations, and consolidations.
Monitor chart of accounts structure and maintain accounting policies.
Ensure compliance with GAAP (or other applicable accounting frameworks).

Cash Flow Management

Prepare and oversee weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting.
Monitor liquidity, working capital, and cash management processes.
Partner with leadership to provide insight into cash trends and projections.

Other Areas of Focus

Design, implement, and strengthen internal controls.
Coordinate and support external audits and tax filings.
Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and executive leadership.
Drive process automation and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA strongly preferred).
8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience.
Experience managing accounting for multiple entities.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience formalizing and improving month-end close processes.
Experience preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and schedules.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and team leadership abilities.
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel proficiency (Sage X3 a plus).

NECA Offers:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Collaborative and supportive work environment.

The hiring range for this position based out of Hillside, NJ is between $130,000 and $140,000 per year.

Ad Populum LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military or veteran status, medical condition, genetic information or disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

ABOUT AD POPULUM:

Ad Populum aligns corporate strategy and fosters growth across its diverse portfolio of legendary brands, including:

NECA , the industry leader in pop culture action figures and collectibles,

Rubies , the #1 costumes company in the world,

Enesco , known for Department 56, a top purveyor of holiday décor,

Kidrobot , a globally recognized, premier creator of limited edition art toys, plush and lifestyle accessories,

WizKids , a top producer of miniatures and award winning table top games worldwide,

JEI , the creators of American icons such as the Chia Pet and Clapper,

ExKaliber , an esteemed collective of Amazon brands that ranks among the top 150 Amazon sellers globally,

Graceland , Rock n Roll’s top destination and #1 music attraction in the world,

Smiffys , a leading global innovator in fancy dress, Halloween and Carnival manufacturing since 1894, and

Party City , the global leader in the celebrations industry helping tens of millions of people create unforgettable memories.

NECA, LLC.

is known as National Entertainment Collectibles Association, one of the leading manufacturers for licensed merchandise. Since the inception of its toy division in 2002, NECA became synonymous with the horror genre, releasing some of the most sought-after collectibles for slasher icons such as Michael Myers, Jason Voorhees, and Freddy Krueger, while shining a light on niche characters like Sam from Trick-r-Treat. In the years since, NECA has also become a staple collectible manufacturer for the Alien & Predator franchises, and more recently, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles!