Division Controller

Xplora Search Group; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Xplora Search Group is seeking a hands-on finance leader to modernize and scale a financially strong manufacturing portfolio. Reporting to the CFO, you will build scalable processes, strengthen controls, and drive improvements across multiple business units.

You will own the US accounting close, develop the team, and oversee cost accounting, inventory, and intercompany activities, partnering with operations to boost profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory, variance analysis, and product profitability.
• Strong ERP experience and demonstrated ability to improve systems, reporting, and accounting processes.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.
• Hands‑on, solutions‑oriented leader who can balance attention to detail with a broader business perspective.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, establish accountability, and influence cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Transform and strengthen the divisional accounting function by establishing scalable processes and building a high‑performing accounting team.
• Own the financial close and reporting process for the U.S. division, including timely monthly financial statements.
• Lead and develop the U.S. accounting team with clear roles and controls.
• Oversee accounting operations including AP, AR, billing, cash management, payroll and GL.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company policies; coordinate with corporate finance.
• Partner with Operations to improve manufacturing performance and profitability.
• Manage intercompany accounting and cross-border transactions with transfer pricing support.
• Own balance sheet integrity including reconciliations, accruals and reserves.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and consolidated reporting with FP&A.
• Drive standardization and automation of accounting processes across the U.S. division.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

ERP systems

Excel

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Our client is looking for a hands‑on finance leader to help modernize and scale a financially strong business undergoing significant growth and integration activity. The ideal candidate brings manufacturing accounting expertise, particularly in standard costing, inventory, plant profitability, and operational finance, along with the leadership skills to build processes, implement controls, and drive improvements across multiple business units.

This is a highly visible role reporting directly to the CFO, offering the opportunity to shape financial operations, partner closely with manufacturing leadership, and play a key role in transforming a collection of established businesses into a more unified, process-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Transform and strengthen the divisional accounting function by establishing scalable processes, improving data integrity and reporting, strengthen internal controls, and building a high‑performing accounting team capable of supporting the company’s growth and acquisition strategy.
• Own the financial close and reporting process for the U.S. division, including timely, accurate monthly financial statements and management reporting.
• Lead and develop the U.S. accounting team, establishing clear roles, accountability, controls, and standardized processes.
• Oversee accounting operations, including AP, AR, billing, cash management, project accounting, payroll and general ledger activities.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP as applicable, tax requirements, and company accounting policies, while coordinating with corporate finance on consolidated reporting.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing performance and profitability, including cost controls, inventory accuracy, production efficiency and margin improvement.
• Manage intercompany accounting and cross-border transactions between the U.S. and Canadian entities, including appropriate transfer‑pricing and consolidation support.
• Own balance sheet integrity, including reconciliations, accruals, reserves, aging, and resolution of historical accounting issues.
• Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuations, product costing, and analysis of material, labor, overhead, and production variances.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and consolidated reporting in partnership with FP&A and corporate finance.
• Drive standardization and automation of accounting processes, reducing reliance on spreadsheets and manual processes across the U.S. division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; CPA preferred
• 8+ years of progressive experience, including senior accounting leadership experience
• Strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory, variance analysis, and product profitability
• Strong ERP experience and demonstrated ability to improve systems, reporting, and accounting processes
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Hands‑on, solutions‑oriented leader who can balance attention to detail with a broader business perspective
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build trust, establish accountability, and influence cross‑functional teams