About this opportunity
DRUM Associates lists this Junior Controller (Red Bank) opportunity in red bank, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Junior Controller
Reports to: CEO
Works closely with: Outside CPA firm, Operations Lead
Location: Red Bank, NJ Hybrid
About Us
DRUM Associates is a growing, innovative company in the consulting, staffing, and professional development industry. With over 50 years in business, 1,000+ client partners, and a presence across 32 states, we’ve built a reputation as a trusted partner in talent management, upskilling, and strategic workforce solutions, all while being a very tight-knit team that is collaborative and creative in our solutions.
Join us and you’ll have real visibility into our business, well-established staffing partner and an innovative upskilling platform, with direct access to leadership and a genuine seat at the table as we grow.
About the Role
We’re looking for an Junior Controller to own our day-to-day financial operations and serve as the bridge between internal financial management and our outside CPA firm. This role combines hands-on bookkeeping, payroll, and cash management with financial planning support, you’ll keep our books clean and current, run payroll, manage invoicing and collections, and partner directly with the CEO on projections, hiring decisions, and financial strategy across DRUM Associates and DRUM UPSKILL.
This is a great fit for someone who wants more ownership and strategic exposure than a traditional accounting role offers.
What You’ll Do
Bookkeeping & Reporting
Maintain accurate, up-to-date books
Prepare and send financial data to our CPA firm for P&L preparation and tax compliance
Answer day-to-day questions about where the business stands financially
Payroll
Process payroll in ADP on a recurring basis
Ensure accurate and timely employee pay, deductions, and tax withholdings
Maintain payroll records and resolve discrepancies
Coordinate with CPA firm and Operations Lead on payroll-related compliance and reporting
Cash & Invoicing
Create and send client invoices
Follow up on outstanding invoices and manage collections
Process and track outgoing payments and transfers
Monitor cash flow and flag issues proactively
Planning & Analysis
Build and maintain financial models, including commission tracking
Develop financial projections and forecasts
Support hiring decisions with financial data
Partner with the CEO on financial planning and strategic decisions
External Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact with our CPA firm
Ensure timely, accurate handoff of financial data for tax and compliance needs
What We’re Looking For
5+ years of experience in bookkeeping, accounting, or finance
Bachelor’s degree required
CPA not required
Experience running payroll in ADP
Strong Excel skills (modeling, formulas, financial statements)
Experience with Bill.com or similar AP/invoicing platforms
Comfortable working with outside accountants/CPA firms
Detail-oriented with strong follow-through on collections and reporting
Able to communicate financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
Growth mindset — this role has a path toward greater financial leadership as the company scales
Nice to Have
Experience with commission-based compensation structures
Prior experience in a small business or startup environment
QuickBooks or other accounting software experience
Work Arrangement
This is a hybrid role based out of Middletown, NJ or New York, NY. Specific in-office days to be coordinated with leadership.
Worksite address
red bank, NJ, 07701, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.