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Robert Half
Controller
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What they do
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
Job Description
Description We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead core accounting operations at a professional services firm while helping shape the financial direction of the organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This role is suited to a hands-on finance specialist who can ensure accurate reporting, maintain strong controls, and provide reliable insight to leadership. Over time, the position offers the chance to expand beyond daily accounting management into a more strategic finance partnership.
Responsibilities:
- Direct daily accounting activities, including maintenance of the general ledger, period-end close processes, reconciliations, journal entries, and preparation of financial reports.
- Produce recurring financial deliverables such as monthly statements, cash flow summaries, budgets, forecasts, and analyses explaining performance against plan.
- Oversee essential transactional functions across billing, collections, accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, and treasury-related activities.
- Track and evaluate key financial indicators relevant to a services environment, including work in process, receivables aging, collection trends, and realization.
- Administer trust accounting activities with careful attention to reconciliations, compliance, and control standards.
- Maintain banking partnerships and support short- and long-term cash planning to preserve liquidity and operational stability.
- Establish, refine, and enforce accounting policies, operating procedures, and internal control practices that support accuracy and accountability.
- Lead, coach, and support accounting team members while stepping in directly on priority tasks when needed.
- Recommend and implement improvements to reporting methods, financial processes, and accounting workflows to increase efficiency and visibility.
- Deliver clear financial analysis and actionable information to firm leadership to support planning and decision-making. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
- Accounting certification preferred, but not required.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
- Prior experience in a professional services setting is preferred.
- Strong command of accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, cash management, and internal controls.
- Demonstrated success leading accounting staff and balancing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to interpret financial results and communicate practical recommendations to senior leadership.