Controller

Vetted Talent Group; Sharon (Mercer County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vetted Talent Group is partnering with a growing manufacturing organization in the Sharon, PA area to identify an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations.

This hands-on leadership role combines strong technical accounting with process improvement, team development, and strategic partnership with company leadership.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and provide insights.
• Experience building and strengthening internal controls and processes.
• Proven leadership of accounting teams and cross-functional collaboration.
• Excellent communication with operational and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor cash flow and support working-capital management.
• Maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Coordinate annual audits with external partners.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and reporting.
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis and business decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

CPA (preferred)

Job description

Vetted Talent Group is partnering with a growing organization in the Sharon, PA area to identify an experienced Controller to lead its accounting and financial operations.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who can oversee the day-to-day accounting function while also providing meaningful financial insight to company leadership. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with the ability to improve processes, develop a team, and operate as a trusted business partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the company's day-to-day accounting and financial reporting functions
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and management reports
• Manage general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Monitor cash flow and support working-capital management
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures
• Coordinate annual audits and work with external accounting and tax partners
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve reporting
• Partner with executive leadership on financial analysis and business decisions
• Lead, mentor, and develop members of the accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Manufacturing industry experience
• 4+ years of management experience
• Progressive accounting experience with prior leadership or Controller-level responsibility
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience managing month-end close and preparing financial statements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both strategically and hands-on within the accounting function
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with operational and executive leadership

CPA and/or prior experience within a manufacturing or similarly complex operating environment is a plus.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function, work closely with company leadership, and make a meaningful impact on the organization's financial operations and continued growth.