Controller

Top Stack; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Stack is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations within a growing organization in Philadelphia. The role oversees financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, cash management, internal controls, and compliance while mentoring the accounting team.

You will partner with executive leadership on financial planning, risk management, and strategic initiatives, driving process improvements, system enhancements, and robust governance across the finance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing payroll and related accounting processes.
• Healthcare or nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee accounts payable, cash management, and banking activities.
• Prepare cash forecasts and monitor overall cash position.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting for leadership.
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Support tax, regulatory, grant, and other required financial reporting.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, risk management, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Controller to join an established organization and oversee key accounting and financial operations. This individual will provide leadership across financial reporting, payroll, accounts payable, cash management, internal controls, and compliance while managing and developing members of the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and account analysis.
• Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate and timely processing.
• Oversee accounts payable, cash management, and banking activities.
• Prepare cash forecasts and monitor overall cash position.
• Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reporting for leadership.
• Coordinate annual audits and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Support tax, regulatory, grant, and other required financial reporting.
• Manage, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, risk management, and strategic initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join an established organization in a senior financial leadership role.
• Take ownership of a broad accounting and finance function.
• Work closely with executive leadership on financial and strategic initiatives.
• Lead and develop an experienced accounting team.
• Gain exposure across accounting, payroll, cash management, reporting, and compliance.
• Opportunity to improve financial processes, systems, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience managing payroll and related accounting processes.
• Strong understanding of accounts payable, cash management, and general accounting.
• Healthcare or nonprofit accounting experience is preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.