Controller

HNE; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

HNE is seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting function, ensure GAAP-compliant reporting, and partner with leadership to drive financial insights that guide growth. This role focuses on accounting operations, internal controls, and process improvement through automation, while developing a high-performing finance team ready to scale with the business.

You will own the close calendar, manage ERP systems, and collaborate across departments to optimize cash flow, forecasting, and

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, driving efficiency and reducing manual work.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and communicate findings to leadership teams.
• Develop, maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and serve as primary point of contact for external audits.
• Support fraud prevention initiatives and maintain strong financial governance practices.
• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, business performance, and operational efficiencies.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Manage and optimize ERP and accounting systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting and reporting processes.
• Leverage business intelligence and reporting tools to improve financial visibility.
• Maintain data accuracy and consistency across financial systems.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Promote cross-training, process documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to lead our accounting function and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting operations, leading the close process, strengthening internal controls, and partnering with leadership to provide meaningful financial insights that support business growth and decision-making.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership experience and a passion for process improvement, automation, and continuous operational excellence.

What You'll Do

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and cash management.
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, driving efficiency and reducing manual work.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Analyze financial results, identify trends and variances, and communicate findings to leadership teams.

Compliance, Controls & Audit

• Develop, maintain, and improve internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Coordinate and serve as the primary point of contact for external audits.
• Support fraud prevention initiatives and maintain strong financial governance practices.

Financial Planning & Business Partnership

• Partner with executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Provide analysis on cost drivers, business performance, and operational efficiencies.
• Support cash flow forecasting and working capital management.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Manage and optimize ERP and accounting systems.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting and reporting processes.
• Leverage business intelligence and reporting tools to improve financial visibility.
• Maintain data accuracy and consistency across financial systems.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Establish clear goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Promote cross-training, process documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture.