Controller: Strategic, High-Volume Payroll Leader

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

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.