Controller

AppleOne Employment Services; Canonsburg (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Canonsburg, PA seeks an experienced Controller to lead daily accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting, and drive process improvement. This hands-on role emphasizes technical accounting and operational leadership to support accurate financials and strong internal controls.

You will manage month-end close, GAAP-compliant statements, and staff development while partnering with senior leaders to optimize financial workflows and decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years supervising or leading accounting professionals.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll-related accounting, fixed assets, and cash activity.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide management reporting to support leadership decisions.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and internal controls while supporting audit and tax compliance activities.
• Oversee accounting systems, reporting tools, automation initiatives, and process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting documentation and cross-training.

Skills

Lead operations

GAAP reporting

Internal controls

Staff supervision

Month-end close

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

A financial services organization in Canonsburg, PA is seeking an experienced Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen financial reporting, and support continued process improvement. This direct hire Controller role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys managing both technical accounting functions and operational team leadership.

This position offers strong visibility to senior leadership, the opportunity to improve accounting systems and reporting processes, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on financial accuracy, internal controls, and business decision-making. The environment is well suited for a collaborative professional who values teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and developing accounting staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related accounting, fixed assets, and cash activity.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Analyze financial results, identify variances, and provide management reporting to support leadership decisions.
• Maintain accounting policies, procedures, reconciliations, and internal controls while supporting audit and tax compliance activities.
• Oversee accounting systems, reporting tools, automation initiatives, and process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting team members while promoting documentation, cross-training, and departmental continuity.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 to $125,000 annually.
• Employment Type: Full-time, exempt, direct hire.
• Schedule: Monday through Friday, standard business hours.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid, 3 days onsite in Canonsburg, PA.
• Additional hours may be required during month-end, year-end, audit periods, or other peak accounting cycles.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Lead accounting operations and month-end close activities.
• Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reporting.
• Strengthen accounting processes, controls, reconciliations, and financial workflows.
• Manage accounting staff and partner with leadership on financial planning and business support.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 7 or more years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least 3 years of experience supervising or leading accounting professionals.
• Strong hands-on experience managing month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, reporting, and accounting processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, deadlines, and confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience developing accounting staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Previous public accounting or audit experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliation, automation, or business intelligence tools.
• Experience participating in an ERP implementation, conversion, or major system enhancement.
• Experience working with complex accounting structures, consolidations, or multiple business entities.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.