Controller

HRB; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite position with flexibility

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

HRB in Central Pennsylvania is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Controller to lead core accounting functions and support strategic financial planning in a high‑visibility, hands‑on role.

You will oversee month‑end and year‑end close, budgeting, forecasting and FP&A, payroll accuracy, and internal controls, partnering with operations to drive performance and interact with lenders on ABL structures.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in controllership or similar leadership role in manufacturing.
• Exposure to or experience with asset-based lending (ABL) preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage general accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with leadership to drive financial performance.
• Provide FP&A support, including variance analysis and financial modeling.
• Manage and ensure accuracy of payroll processing and related reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support interactions with lenders, including asset-based lending (ABL) structures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, particularly within a manufacturing environment.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Leadership

FP&A

Budgeting

Forecasting

Financial modeling

Manufacturing accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Controller Location: Central Pennsylvania Juniata, Mifflin, Centre Counties

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Manufacturing Controller to join a growing organization in Central Pennsylvania. This role will play a critical leadership position, overseeing core accounting functions while supporting strategic financial planning and operational decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of general accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with leadership to drive financial performance
• Provide financial planning & analysis (FP&A) support, including variance analysis and financial modeling
• Manage and ensure accuracy of payroll processing and related reporting
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Support interactions with lenders, including those related to asset-based lending (ABL) structures
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, particularly within a manufacturing environment

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or similar leadership responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience in a manufacturing environment
• Exposure to or experience with asset-based lending (ABL) highly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA designation preferred
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join Us?

Join a stable and growing organization where you can make a meaningful impact from day one. This is a high-visibility leadership role offering the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership and influence key strategic initiatives. You’ll be part of a team that values insight, collaboration, and forward-thinking, all while enjoying a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

• Salary range 125K to 140K plusBonus
• This is an onsite position but there is some flexibility as needed

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