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Robert Half

Controller

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A Controller directs and oversees the treasury of a government, private corporation or non-profit organization, and may oversee the investment of funds. Supervises the quality of accounting and financial reporting within an organization, and directs preparation of reports that show the financial position of an organization.

$159,071 / year median in Pennsylvania

+3% projected growth

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Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the financial operations of our manufacturing facility in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. This role is responsible for delivering reliable financial insight, maintaining strong controls, and supporting sound decision-making for both plant leadership and corporate stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to accounting oversight, strong analytical ability, and the leadership skills needed to guide a multi-functional accounting team in a fast-paced production environment.
Responsibilities:
  • Oversee site-level accounting activities and provide accurate, timely financial information to support operational and corporate decisions.
  • Direct payroll review and approval to ensure employees are paid correctly and in accordance with company standards.
  • Prepare recurring financial statements and management reports on a monthly and quarterly basis, highlighting key trends and variances.
  • Partner with internal audit personnel, address findings, and ensure appropriate follow-up actions are completed.
  • Coordinate closely with production support teams to maintain accurate daily production reporting and effective inventory controls.
  • Manage fixed asset accounting, including capital spending analysis, documentation, and reporting on asset activity.
  • Lead and develop accounting support staff across payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, pricing, and front office administration.
  • Build the annual budget, update forecasts throughout the year, and analyze actual performance against financial plans.
  • Review receivables aging and collaborate with sales leadership to address overdue customer balances.
  • Evaluate product costing, profitability, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations to strengthen pricing decisions and financial accuracy.