Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC seeks a hands-on Controller to own the finance function in a growing manufacturing company. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and a chance to influence operational and financial performance across the organization.

Responsibilities include leading accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and audits while mentoring the accounting team. The position emphasizes strategic partnership with operations and strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA preferred; experience in manufacturing environment.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance leadership.
• Strong GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely close processes.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to provide financial analysis, business insights, and decision support.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and performance reporting.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and coordinate internal and external audit activities.
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function.
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting and finance team members.

Skills

Financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Budgeting

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA certification preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Controller

$130,000-$160,000 + bonus

Ready to take ownership of the finance function while serving as a key business partner to leadership? This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Controller who enjoys balancing strategic involvement with operational finance leadership in a growing manufacturing environment.

Why This Controller Opportunity Stands Out:

• Highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and business decision-making
• Opportunity to influence operational and financial performance across the organization
• Blend of strategic planning, financial leadership, and hands-on accounting oversight
• Stable organization with a strong track record of growth and investment
• Chance to develop and mentor an accounting team while driving process improvements
• Competitive compensation, bonus opportunity, and strong benefits package

Key Responsibilities for the Controller:

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely close processes
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to provide financial analysis, business insights, and decision support
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and performance reporting
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Drive process improvements, reporting enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives across the finance function
• Develop, mentor, and lead accounting and finance team members

Qualifications for the Controller:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• CPA preferred
• Experience with ERP systems and manufacturing operations strongly preferred