Controller - hybrid remote

firstPRO, Inc; Bala Cynwyd (PA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO, Inc. is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a growing portfolio company with projected revenue above $40 million.

This role demands a strong command of US GAAP, close processes, and internal controls within a lean finance team. You will manage GL, AP/AR, payroll, and cash activities, while partnering with leadership on budgets, forecasts, and performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience including financial reporting.
• Experience as Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Experience with multi-entity or foreign currency reporting.
• Experience mentoring accounting staff.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle or equivalents.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations including GL, AP, AR, payroll, and cash.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close under U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and schedules.
• Develop policies, procedures, and review processes.
• Improve workflows, internal controls, and automation.
• Collaborate with leadership on budgets, forecasts, cash flow, and KPIs.
• Oversee multi-entity and foreign currency accounting.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

People leadership

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A growing, private equity-backed organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a profitable portfolio company on track to surpass $40 million in annual revenue.

What You'll Do

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations, including the general ledger, AP, AR, payroll accounting, and cash-related activities.
• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensuring accurate financial statements and timely reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Establish consistent accounting policies, documented procedures, and review processes across the businesses.
• Identify gaps in existing workflows and implement improvements that strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Remain hands-on with reconciliations, journal entries, and other accounting activities when needed.

Partner With Leadership on Business Performance

• Collaborate with business leaders on budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial planning.
• Analyze actual results against budgets, forecasts, and prior periods to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop management reports and KPIs that provide greater visibility into profitability and operating performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve margins, working capital, cash management, and operating efficiency.
• Translate financial results into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.

Support Multi-Company & Foreign Currency Accounting

• Oversee accounting and reporting requirements across multiple portfolio businesses as the organization grows.
• Address foreign currency transactions, account reconciliations, and foreign exchange gains and losses for a business with significant currency activity.
• Strengthen controls around foreign currency balances, cash activity, and related reporting.
• Coordinate with treasury, banking partners, external advisors, and the parent company's finance team on complex accounting matters.
• Build processes that can accommodate additional entities, higher transaction volumes, and evolving reporting requirements.

Strengthen Controls & Financial Infrastructure

• Maintain reliable financial records through effective reconciliations, documentation, and internal controls.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, auditors, and parent-company finance teams.
• Support tax compliance, audit preparation, and other financial reporting requirements.
• Partner with HR, legal, treasury, and risk management on accounting and financial matters.
• Improve systems, automation, and reporting processes as responsibilities transition from the holding company to the operating businesses.

Build & Develop the Accounting Team

• Lead and mentor accounting personnel, setting clear expectations and review standards.
• Help establish the structure and capabilities of a dedicated finance team.
• Improve segregation of duties and accountability while maintaining flexibility in a lean environment.
• Support team members through close cycles, process changes, and periods of increased workload.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, month-end close, and accounting operations
• Prior experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities or operating companies preferred
• Foreign currency accounting or multi-currency reporting experience strongly preferred
• Experience managing, mentoring, or developing accounting staff
• Proficiency with accounting systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or comparable platforms
• Advanced Excel skills and strong financial analysis capabilities