Corporate Controller

Thompson Fabrication; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Thompson Fabrication, an expanding steel fabrication and manufacturing business in Pennsylvania, seeks an experienced Controller to lead finance across the organization and report to the CEO. This role encompasses financial reporting, accounting operations, and operational finance with a focus on internal controls and strategic oversight.

You will partner with operations and sales to provide cost analysis, margin insight, and compliance with ASC 606, while managing ERP systems, multi-entity

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA/CGMA preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in PE-backed environments is a plus.
• ERP implementation and administration experience (Acumatica or similar) preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, financial reporting, controls, and risk management.
• Ability to lead multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Experience with Avalara or similar sales tax platforms is a plus.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Control and development of complete accounting and cost analysis across product lines.
• Develop internal control guidelines and procedures for budgeting, cash, and credits.
• Coordinate budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and month-end close.
• Ensure compliance with multi-state tax obligations and regulatory standards.
• Prepare financial reports and board presentations for PE sponsors and leadership.
• Manage bank covenants, reporting and intercompany reconciliations.
• Oversee A/P, A/R, payroll backup and ADP platform administration.
• Provide financial insight to operations and sales for margins and revenue recognition.
• Oversee inventory valuation and alignment with physical counts.
• Lead IT finance needs and vendor management for systems.
• Participate in acquisition due diligence and integration.
• Manage Finance Department and team.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field

MBA

CPA/CGMA

Tools

Acumatica

QuickBooks Enterprise

Excel

Job description

An expanding steel fabrication and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to serve as a key functional leader across the organization. This role carries broad responsibility — spanning financial reporting, accounting operations, investor relations, and operational finance — and reports directly to the CEO.

To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of GAAP, experience in PE-backed manufacturing environments, and the ability to operate effectively across functions. The company will continue to grow organically and through acquisition, and the Controller will play a central role in both the financial management and operational effectiveness of the business.

Previous experience with enterprise-level companies, multi-entity environments, and ERP implementation is highly valued. Your management style must be inclusive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented — as a key functional leader, you will help build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Control and development of complete accounting and sub accounting cost analysis, reconciliation of all of the COGS inputs for accuracy across all product line.
• Develop and maintain internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, and related activities.
• Coordinate and direct budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, procurement activities, and financial planning; own the company general ledger and month-end close process.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards, including multi-state sales and use tax obligations managed through Avalara.
• Establish and maintain financial controls; prepare and present financial reports, board presentations to PE sponsors, lenders, and senior leadership.
• Manage bank covenant compliance and reporting, including monthly and quarterly deliverables to the lending institution.
• Manage multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations across all entities.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable; provide backup support in payroll processing and ADP platform administration.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures, including the company's credit and deposit policy; analyze customer creditworthiness to evaluate requests for payment terms.
• Serve as the liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on financial and compliance matters.
• Partner with operations and sales leadership to provide financial insight, cost analysis, and performance reporting that supports business decisions, including margin analysis and revenue recognition compliance (ASC 606).
• Oversee inventory valuation and tracking, including raw materials and finished goods, and ensure alignment between physical inventory and financial records.
• Collaborate with the purchasing function to ensure procurement aligns with budget and operational needs; review and approve vendor financing arrangements and capital equipment proposals.
• Create and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs that give leadership visibility into production performance, shipment pipelines, labor costs, and margins.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for company IT needs, including network connectivity, software administration, user access, and vendor management for technology systems.
• Participate in acquisition due diligence and integration.
• Responsible for managing the Finance Department and Team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA/CGMA preferred.
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, with significant manufacturing industry exposure.
• Experience in a PE-backed company is a plus.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is strongly preferred with direct support to operational functions.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP implementation and administration; Acumatica or similar platforms a plus.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Enterprise, Excel, and cloud-based business software; experience with Avalara or similar sales tax platforms a plus.
• Working knowledge of acquisition accounting, purchase price allocation, and multi-entity consolidation.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and risk management.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills; ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Comfortable operating in a hands-on, fast-paced environment with broad cross-functional responsibility.
• High degree of confidentiality, ethical behavior, and professional judgment.

Employee Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Paid vacation and holiday time, commensurate with experience
• Eligibility Management Equity incentive program

Location (Wheatland, PA): On-Site or Hybrid | Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift