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VP, Controller

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Wolfe

Pittsburgh, PA (In Person)

$215,000 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 1 week ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/11/2026

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VP, Controller Wolfe
  • 3.6 Pittsburgh, PA Job Details Full-time $200,000
  • $230,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) RSU Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Performance dashboard reports Treasury management Cash flow management Business financial process improvement Accounting systems Commercial banking expertise Financial close processing Internal controls Financial data reconciliation Oracle CPA Treasury operations Microsoft Power Automate Bachelor's degree in finance Securities & Exchange Commission
ASC 606 SEC
reporting Selenium 11+ years SOX Finance Consolidated financial statement preparation Team development Bachelor's degree Liquidity management Managing accounting teams Forecasting Accounting firm experience Directing treasury operations Predictive analytics Fraud prevention and detection Bachelor's degree in accounting Senior level AI Financial audit support Financial systems implementation Accounting Big 4 Workday Senior leadership Financial compliance Staff development Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Full Job Description About Us Recognized among Pittsburgh's 2024 Top Workplaces and Fastest-Growing Companies , Wolfe has been a leader in the Gift Card and FinTech sectors for over 25 years. We partner with national brands such as Pizza Hut , KFC , Pandora Jewelry , Kendra Scott , Wawa , Journeys and others to manage their gift card programs. Our flagship consumer brand, PerfectGift.com , enables customers to create customized gift cards. We are a fast-paced environment, like kayaking down a white-water river, not canoeing on a lake. Learn more about our company culture, core values, and industry recognition on our career page (https://wolfe-llc.breezy.hr/). Role Summary We are seeking a Vice President, Controller to lead the Corporate Accounting and Treasury Operations functions — overseeing the monthly close, U.S. GAAP compliance, SOX quality internal controls, treasury management, and audit readiness. This is a transformational leadership role: you will implement a new AI-first financial system and general ledger/ERP, ensure consistent application of a new revenue recognition policy (ASC 606/825), lead the AICPA to PCAOB audit transition and build IPO/SEC-ready Controllership and financial reporting infrastructure. You will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, manage two directors and their teams, and serve as the technical accounting authority for the enterprise. Responsibilities AI & Automation Championship
  • Drive Claude, Selenium, Power Automate adoption across Treasury Operations and Corporate Accounting as precursor to an AI-first 2027 ERP or new G/L; significant experience working with and implementing AI tools into financial workstreams is critical Revenue Recognition Policy Implementation
  • Execute new
ASC 606/825
program-specific framework across six categories SOX / Internal Controls Framework
  • Build SOX-ready internal controls documentation; risk-control matrices for revenue, treasury, AP/payroll cycles; remediate gaps identified in control self-assessments Treasury & Cash Management Oversight
  • Oversee daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations (over 50 accounts), funds flow optimization, risk management and fraud early warning across all financial institutions Program management processes
  • Work closely with the Company's bank sponsor and payment processor, including the issuing banks and processors, develop a deep understanding of processor economics, manage Company's cash management and commercial banking partners; ensure monthly SPMF projections and reconciliation accuracy, indemnification tracking, float interest optimization, counterparty risk monitoring, and new-partner onboarding diligence Team Leadership & Talent Development•Manage Director, Treasury Operations and Director, Corporate Accounting and their eight staff; weekly 1:1s; professional development plans; unforced turnover 15% AICPA to PCAOB Audit Transition•Transition from the current AICPA audit to a PCAOB audit Daily Cash Flow Controls & Accuracy•Establish and automate robust daily cash controls and reporting systems that feed our daily cash flow planning; ensure accuracy of inputs into the daily cash flow model; develop detailed data to develop robust predictive analytics for cash flow inputs with continuous improvement in a 12-month rolling cash flow forecast Controller Reporting Package•Design, produce, and deliver (i) the weekly KPI metrics for the Controller's group (the "Standard Report") and (ii) the monthly Controller Reporting Package to the Founder/CEO and CFO — including close cycle metrics, bank reconciliation status across 43 accounts, SPMF monthly reconciliation and variance, AI utilization across Treasury Operations and Corporate Accounting, internal controls dashboard, daily cash flow model accuracy statistics, revenue recognition compliance tracker, and fraud and counterparty risk early-warning indicators Impact Statement For more clarity on the role, below are the success metrics and measurements for this role in the first 90 to 120 days.
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AI & Process Automation Leadership:
Champion AI adoption (Claude, Selenium, Power Automate) across both departments. Treasury 15%+ hours via AI; Corporate Accounting 15%+ and growing. Serve as a precursor to a new AI-first general ledger and/or ERP implementation in 2027.
Daily Cash Flow Controls & Accuracy:
Establish robust daily cash controls and reporting systems; ensure 95% accuracy of inputs into the daily cash flow model. AICPA to
PCAOB Audit Transition & SEC Readiness:
Lead the process to migrate from a PCAOB-audit from an AICPA audit in connection with the 2026 audit of the external consolidated financial statements. Prepare a transition plan, ensure SOX-ready internal controls framework, and build financial reporting infrastructure suitable for SEC filing requirements within 24 months. Close Process & U.S.
GAAP Compliance:
Maintain four-day close cycle. No material weaknesses. Ensure 99%+ accuracy on cost center coding. Oversee consolidated financial statement preparation per
U.S. GAAP.
Revenue Recognition Policy Implementation:
Consistent application of the Company's program-specific
ASC 606/ASC 825
revenue recognition framework across six program categories. Implement gross-to-net reclassification. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance. Active CPA license preferred. 12-18 years of progressive accounting experience including 5+ years in a Controller role. Public company (SEC reporting) or IPO-readiness experience required. AI-first general ledger implementation or replacement experience required (NetSuite, Workday Financials or Oracle). Prior Big Four or large regional public accounting experience strongly preferred. Experience managing PCAOB audit engagements and SOX compliance. Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements (Form 10-Ks, 10-Qs, S-1s). Deep knowledge of ASC 606 (principal vs. agent, variable consideration, constraint) and ASC 825 (financial instruments) experience implementing complex revenue recognition policies across multiple revenue streams. Demonstrated experience using AI tools (Claude, Copilot, etc.) to improve Finance function productivity. Comfort with process automation tools (Power Automate, Selenium, RPA). Must champion AI adoption and drive measurable productivity gains. Experience deploying agentic AI for accounting workstreams (reconciliation, close, controls monitoring) strongly valued. Familiarity with AI governance frameworks per Big Four guidance. Proven ability to manage and develop teams of 8-12 people. Experience building internal controls infrastructure and managing external audit relationships and developing a public company Controllership department. Compensation & Benefits Wolfe is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being, along with competitive compensation. Our benefits and perks include but not limited to: Incentive Bonus Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Profit Share Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental insurance for employees and dependents (Wolfe pays 80% of premium) Short-Term Disability Insurance (Wolfe pays 100% of premium) Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity coverage PTO (vacation and sick time) Corporate Holidays and Floating Holidays 401(k) Employee recognition program Charitable Donation to a charity of your choice yearly Employee Referral Bonus Tuition Reimbursement Internal Training and Information sessions Family Picnic, Holiday Party, and other outings Internal Culture Club
  • Wolfe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Wolfe does not sponsor employment visas.

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