Controller

CFS; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Executive leadership exposure

Strong bonus potential

Career advancement

Job summary

CFS is seeking aController to join our team in the United States, reporting to executive leadership and partnering with the CFO and VP of Finance. The role oversees inventory accounting, month-end close, and staff supervision while driving financial insights across operations.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting experience, a strong audit/tax background, and a CPA or equivalent. Bachelor’s degree required; Sage ERP experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Strong audit and tax preparation background.
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience (Sage preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead audit and tax preparation processes, partnering with external firms.
• Oversee inventory accounting and support operational teams with financial insights.
• Manage the month-end close and prepare financial statements.
• Supervise Assistant Controller and accounting/admin staff.
• Collaborate with yard managers and leadership to analyze and communicate financial performance.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Audit & tax preparation

Advanced Excel

Sage ERP

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage ERP

Job description

• Direct partnership with the CFO and VP of Finance — strong executive visibility
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role overseeing key accounting functions and team members
• Established, tenured team known for collaboration and internal support
• Growing company offering long-term career advancement and upward mobility
• Broad, hands-on role with influence across inventory, financials, and operations
• Exposure to manufacturing accounting complexities — expand your expertise
• Competitive total compensation with strong bonus potential tied to company performance

Salary: $150K-160K

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Direct partnership with the CFO and VP of Finance — strong executive visibility
• Opportunity to step into a leadership role overseeing key accounting functions and team members
• Established, tenured team known for collaboration and internal support
• Growing company offering long-term career advancement and upward mobility
• Broad, hands-on role with influence across inventory, financials, and operations
• Exposure to manufacturing accounting complexities — expand your expertise
• Competitive total compensation with strong bonus potential tied to company performance

Key Responsibilities For The Controller

• Lead audit and tax preparation processes, partnering with external firms
• Oversee inventory accounting and support operational teams with financial insights
• Manage the month-end close and prepare financial statements
• Supervise Assistant Controller and accounting/admin staff
• Collaborate with yard managers and leadership to analyze and communicate financial performance

Qualifications For The Controller

• Manufacturing accounting experience required
• Strong audit and tax preparation background
• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (Sage preferred)