Corporate Controller

Finatal; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Finatal is seeking a senior finance leader to oversee global accounting, close processes, and reporting for a PE-backed industrial manufacturing business in Allentown. You will lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, manage POC revenue recognition and WIP, and strengthen internal controls with external audits.

You will partner with CFO and ops leadership to support reporting for management and PE sponsors.

Qualifications

• Background in industrial manufacturing, assembly, engineering, or industrial services.
• POC accounting experience including project-based revenue recognition and WIP.
• Experience in PE-backed businesses and working with external audits.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, global consolidations, and financial reporting.
• Oversee POC revenue recognition, WIP, inventory, and project-based accounting.
• Lead external audits, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Oversee international accounting teams and outsourced shared-service providers.
• Drive improvements in accounting processes, ERP systems, and financial reporting infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the CFO, FP&A, and operational leadership to support management and PE sponsor reporting.

Skills

POC accounting experience

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Close process leadership

Business partnership

Education

CPA or Big Four background

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Close: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, global consolidations, and financial reporting.


• POC & Project Accounting: Oversee percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition, WIP, inventory, and project-based accounting.


• Audit & Compliance: Lead external audits, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with accounting standards.


• Global Operations: Oversee international accounting teams and outsourced shared-service providers.


• Process Improvement: Drive improvements in accounting processes, ERP systems, and financial reporting infrastructure.


• Business Partnership: Collaborate with the CFO, FP&A, and operational leadership to support management and PE sponsor reporting.

Requirements

• Background in industrial manufacturing, assembly, engineering, or industrial services.


• Percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting experience, including project-based revenue recognition and WIP.


• Experience within a PE-backed business

Preferred Experience

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior controllership responsibilities.


• Experience leading month-end close, external audits, and financial reporting.


• International, multi-entity or multi-site accounting experience.


• CPA, Big Four background, carve-out experience, and ERP transformation exposure preferred.