We are looking for a Controller to lead the accounting organization and ensure dependable, timely financial reporting for the business in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. This position serves as a trusted finance leader, turning complex financial information into practical guidance for operational and strategic decisions. The role also drives process discipline, strengthens controls, and advances the use of systems and automation to improve the speed and quality of accounting activities.
Responsibilities:
- Direct day-to-day accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, receivables, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash oversight.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities while identifying ways to streamline workflows and reduce manual effort.
- Deliver complete and accurate financial statements and management reports that support informed business decisions.
- Analyze financial results, explain variances, and communicate key trends clearly to leaders outside of finance.
- Establish, monitor, and test internal control procedures to protect assets, reduce risk, and support proper segregation of duties.
- Coordinate tax reporting and filing obligations at the federal, state, and local levels in partnership with external advisors when needed.
- Collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, cash flow projections, and working capital performance.
- Oversee accounting systems and related tools, improving automation, reconciliations, reporting, and data reliability, including the evaluation of AI-enabled capabilities.
- Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team through clear expectations, coaching, documentation, and cross-training that strengthens continuity.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or controllership experience.
- Strong expertise in general accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Hands-on experience managing general ledger processes and period-end close activities.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP (Great Plains).
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective internal controls and compliance procedures.
- Experience preparing financial analysis, variance reporting, and management-level insights.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to guide, coach, and develop accounting staff.
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