Corporate Controller

Ecore International; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Ecore International is seeking an experienced Corporate Controller to strengthen our financial foundation and drive growth in a hands-on manufacturing environment. The role reports to the CFO and leads close, internal controls, and a scalable accounting organization across multiple entities.

Responsibilities include ownership of external audits, complex multi-entity consolidations, and partnerships with Operations to improve financial visibility.

Qualifications

• 10+ years progressive accounting and finance experience with leadership
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Significant manufacturing accounting experience (inventory accounting, standard costing, variances, fixed assets, reserves, reconciliations)
• Experience managing complex multi-entity accounting, consolidations, close processes
• Proven external audit leadership and strengthening internal controls

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for accurate reporting
• Oversee G/L, balance sheet, and financial statements integrity
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and approvals segregation of duties
• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, fixed assets
• Manage intercompany accounting and consolidations across entities
• Partner with Operations and Finance to improve visibility and decision-making
• Lead external audits and ensure audit readiness
• Research and apply accounting standards and best practices
• Mentor and develop the accounting team; build scalable operations

Skills

Strategic leadership

Technical accounting

U.S. GAAP expertise

Manufacturing accounting experience

Multi-entity consolidations

Audit leadership

Team building / mentoring

Education

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

Tools

ERP systems (ERP implementation/optimization)

Job description

Corporate Controller

Location: Lancaster, PA (Hybrid Preferred)
Department: Finance & Accounting
Employment Type: Full-Time, Exempt

Lead Financial Excellence at Ecore

Ecore is seeking an experienced and strategic Corporate Controller to strengthen our financial foundation and help drive the next phase of growth. This is a highly visible leadership role that combines technical accounting expertise, operational excellence, process improvement, and team development.

Reporting to the CFO, the Corporate Controller will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, leading a disciplined close process, strengthening internal controls, and building a scalable accounting organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a dynamic manufacturing environment and enjoys partnering across the business to improve performance and drive results.

What You'll Do

Drive Financial Integrity and Controls

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet, and financial statements.
• Oversee reconciliations, accruals, reserves, estimates, and accounting judgments.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance processes.
• Ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and segregation of duties across accounting activities.

Lead Manufacturing & Multi-Entity Accounting

• Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, reserves, manufacturing variances, and fixed assets.
• Manage intercompany accounting and consolidations across multiple legal entities.
• Partner with Operations and Finance leaders to improve financial visibility and support business decision-making.
• Monitor and enhance accounting processes that support manufacturing operations and operational efficiency.

Own Audit & Technical Accounting

• Serve as the primary lead for external audits and maintain audit readiness throughout the year.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and provide guidance on complex accounting matters.
• Oversee accounting for acquisitions, purchase accounting, goodwill and intangible assets, revenue recognition, leases, and other technical accounting areas.
• Research and implement accounting standards and best practices as needed.

Build a High-Performing Accounting Organization

• Develop and mentor an accounting team focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Define clear roles, responsibilities, and processes within the accounting function.
• Strengthen collaboration between Accounting, FP&A, and business finance teams.
• Leverage shared-service and offshore resources to create efficient, scalable accounting operations.

What You Bring

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
• Significant manufacturing accounting experience, including:
  • Inventory accounting
  • Standard costing
  • Manufacturing variances
  • Fixed assets
  • Reserves and reconciliations
• Experience managing complex multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and close processes.
• Proven experience leading external audits and strengthening internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Experience in a private equity-backed, rapidly growing, or evolving business environment.
• Experience with acquisitions, purchase accounting, and post‑acquisition integrations.
• ERP implementation, optimization, or conversion experience.
• Experience leveraging shared‑service or offshore accounting resources.
• Experience leading accounting transformation and process improvement initiatives.

What Will Make You Successful

• You are both strategic and hands‑on, able to balance leadership responsibilities with technical execution.
• You thrive in an environment where building structure, discipline, and accountability creates business value.
• You possess exceptional analytical skills and sound professional judgment.
• You can effectively communicate complex accounting concepts to business leaders and executive stakeholders.
• You enjoy developing people, improving processes, and creating scalable solutions that support growth.

Why Join Ecore?

Ecore is an innovative manufacturer with a commitment to sustainability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence. As Corporate Controller, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of the Accounting organization, build scalable processes, and partner directly with executive leadership to support strategic business objectives.

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within a growing organization while leading critical initiatives that strengthen financial performance, controls, and long-term value creation.

Work Authorization

Please note: Ecore is unable to sponsor employment visas for this position now or in the future. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecore is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds contribute to our success.