Controller

On Site Personnel; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

On Site Personnel is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and payroll oversight for a fast-growing staffing company. The role requires hands-on leadership in a high-volume environment and strong GAAP compliance.

The ideal candidate will manage general ledger, month-end close, and multi-state payroll, partnering with executives on strategic financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
• CPA preferred is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, budgeting and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software (QB, Sage, Dynamics, NetSuite).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions: GL, AP, AR, fixed assets and month-end close.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and tax regulatory requirements.
• Manage payroll accounting and multi-state payroll processes.
• Lead internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Enterprise

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

Company: On Site Personnel

Salary: $100,000 per year

Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Us

On Site Personnel is a fast-growing staffing and workforce solutions company providing temporary staffing, payroll services, and workforce management across multiple states. We are seeking an experienced Controller to lead our accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and payroll oversight in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Position Summary

The Controller will oversee all accounting and financial operations while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a dynamic staffing environment and has experience managing large payroll operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting functions, including General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Month-End Close.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
• Analyze financial performance and provide recommendations to executive leadership.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Manage banking relationships, external audits, and financial reporting requirements.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls while identifying opportunities to improve financial processes.
• Oversee payroll accounting and payroll reconciliations.
• Partner with operations and executive leadership on strategic planning and financial decision-making.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Assist with workers' compensation reporting, payroll tax compliance, and multi-state accounting operations.
• Support accounting system enhancements and reporting automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred).
• 5 years of Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software (QuickBooks Enterprise, Sage Intacct, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the staffing industry, temporary staffing, payroll services, or payroll leasing (PEO/EOR) is highly preferred.
• Experience managing high-volume payroll of 500–1,000+ employees per week is required.
• Experience with multi-state payroll, payroll tax compliance, workers' compensation, and unemployment insurance.

What We're Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A hands-on leader who enjoys improving processes and supporting company growth.
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative leadership style.
• Salary: $100,000 per year
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Career advancement opportunities with a growing staffing company