Controller

firstPRO, Inc; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance leader to step into a pivotal role as a Controller. This exciting opportunity involves overseeing financial operations across multiple sites, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic insights to drive growth. The ideal candidate will bring extensive leadership experience, particularly in manufacturing environments, and will be instrumental in optimizing financial processes through technology. Join a dynamic team in a private equity-backed setting where your contributions will significantly impact the company's success.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in finance and accounting with at least 10 years in leadership.
• Strong background in manufacturing environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting for multiple entities.
• Lead financial statement preparation in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Manage external audit process and serve as primary liaison with auditors.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Strategy

ERP Systems

Accounting Principles (GAAP/IFRS)

Cash Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA

MBA

Tools

Excel

Budgeting Tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$180,000.00/yr - $190,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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Are you a seasoned finance leader ready to step into a key strategic role? Our client—a well-established, fast-growing manufacturing company in Montgomery County—is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee and elevate their multi-site financial operations. This is an exciting opportunity to bring your leadership, ERP, and financial strategy skills to a thriving business in a private equity-backed environment.

What You’ll Do:

As Controller, you’ll be responsible for the full scope of the company’s financial operations across multiple locations. Your mission will be to ensure timely, accurate reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide strategic insights to drive the company forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day accounting, including A/P, A/R, and general ledger for multiple entities.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and financial statement preparation in compliance with GAAP/IFRS.
• Partner with senior leadership on cash management, forecasting, and long-term budgeting.
• Champion internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory and tax obligations at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Manage the external audit process and serve as primary liaison with auditors.
• Optimize accounting systems, processes, and reporting through technology improvements.
• Mentor, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team.
• Provide financial oversight on M&A transactions, inventory cost accounting, and foreign currency activity.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA highly preferred.
• 15+ years in finance and accounting, with at least 10 years in a leadership position.
• Strong background in manufacturing or industrial environments, ideally in a mid-market organization.
• Private equity experience is a major plus.
• Expertise in ERP systems and Excel; experience with budgeting tools is valued.
• Experience with complex consolidations, foreign currency transactions, and inventory accounting.
• High-level communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments and with executive teams.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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