Controller

Emerson Personnel Group Inc.; Ridley Park (Delaware County); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Personnel Group Inc. in Ridley Park, PA is seeking a Back Controller to join our team. This direct-hire in-office role offers a salary up to $120,000 plus bonus and a strong benefits package.

The Controller will oversee financial reporting, provide guidance to Staff Accountants, coordinate quarterly and annual audits, strengthen internal controls, and support budgets, cash flow, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• BS in accounting; CPA is a plus; 5–7 years of accounting experience.
• Strong reconciling and analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly and annual close; prepare balance sheet and income statements.
• Guide Staff Accountants and ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Coordinate quarterly and annual financial statement audits.
• Strengthen internal controls and safeguard company assets.
• Assist with budgets, cash flow, and liquidity planning.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Financial reporting

Staff supervision

Regulatory reporting

Audit coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Prioritization

Education

BS in Accounting

CPA (not required)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Back Controller

Controller Ridley Park , Pennsylvania. Direct Hire Sep 9, 2026

Our financial client in Ridley Park Pa. is looking for a Controller to join their team. This is a direct hire, in office position that offers a salary up to 120k plus bonus, excellent benefits and family culture.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting: Manage the preparation of balance sheet, income statement and related financial reports employing proper monthly and annual closing procedures.
• Provide guidance and direction to Staff Accountants.
• Regulatory reporting: Assist in the preparation of the quarterly financial statement report; Assist in financial statement request items during regulatory audits.
• Act as point person in preparation and coordination of annual financial statement audit including fulfilling data requests and supporting follow up questions.
• Enhance, monitor and execute financial safeguards to protect organizations assets and reduce risk.
• Assist management with operating budgets, cash flow and liquidity planning.
• Comply with the requirements of all policies and procedures including but not limited to the Bank Secrecy Act, Anti-Money Laundering regulations as they relate to the position.
• Accomplish accounting and organization mission by completing related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

This position requires a BS in accounting, CPA is a plus, with 5 to 7 years of accounting experience.

Position requires knowledge of MS Office at an intermediate to advanced level as well as experience reconciling and analyzing general ledger accounts. Also required are excellent oral and written communication skills, exceptional attention to detail with the ability to consistently produce accurate work, able to prioritize work in a high paced environment, and the ability and experience handling deadlines.

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