Financial Controller

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Professional development

Career growth

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. in South Philadelphia is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations and financial reporting.

This hands-on role directs the monthly close, reconciliations, and internal controls, while partnering with senior leadership to drive growth and decision-making. The ideal candidate has CPA, public accounting background, and proven ability to mentor staff, improve processes, and implement ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience leading monthly close, financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls.
• Proven experience mentoring accounting professionals; strong ERP knowledge (Workday/Oracle/SAP).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the general ledger, monthly close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee core accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, treasury, and related functions.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the external audit process and serve as a key accounting contact for auditors and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance to complex transactions and reporting matters.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and key performance indicators and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with executive and finance leadership on strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while establishing strong performance and accountability standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, cash management, and financial systems.
• Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to improve accounting efficiency and reporting.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of ERP and financial reporting systems.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Business partnering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

Workday

Oracle

SAP

Job description

South Philadelphia, PA

Position Summary

A growing, entrepreneurial organization is seeking an experienced Controller to lead its accounting operations and financial reporting functions. This position will oversee the monthly close, financial reporting, accounting operations, internal controls, and financial systems while partnering with senior leadership to support business growth and decision-making.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting leader who combines strong technical accounting expertise with excellent leadership, business partnering, and process improvement skills. This is an opportunity to build and develop a high‑performing accounting function within a growing organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the general ledger, monthly close, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
• Oversee core accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, treasury, and related functions.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate, timely, and compliant with applicable accounting standards.
• Manage the external audit process and serve as a key accounting contact for auditors and other external stakeholders.
• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Research and apply technical accounting guidance to complex transactions and reporting matters.
• Analyze financial results, trends, and key performance indicators and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with executive and finance leadership on strategic initiatives and business decisions.
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while establishing strong performance and accountability standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, controls, cash management, and financial systems.
• Leverage technology, automation, and AI tools to improve accounting efficiency and reporting.
• Support the ongoing enhancement of ERP and financial reporting systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Active CPA license required.
• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading monthly close, financial reporting, accounting operations, and internal controls.
• Proven experience managing, mentoring, and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting knowledge.
• Experience with internal controls, risk assessment, and control improvement.
• Experience with a major ERP system such as Workday, Oracle, SAP, or similar.
• Demonstrated ability to improve accounting processes and leverage technology and automation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building abilities with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to translate financial information into actionable recommendations.

The organization offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive base salary and incentive opportunities
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) and employer-sponsored retirement benefits
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities
• Opportunities for career growth and increased leadership responsibility
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial work environment

Working Situation

This is an in person on site 4 days a week.

All communications are 100% confidential.

Industry

Professional Services, Accounting, Finance, Advisory