Hybrid Corporate Controller: Build the Financial Engine

Compass Business Solutions, Inc.; Beaver Falls (Beaver County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kenson Plastics is seeking a strategic Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will build the financial foundation, drive process improvements, and transform data into actionable insights to support growth and manufacturing excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong GAAP expertise, and extensive experience in cost modeling and variance analysis within a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience; 3+ in a controller/finance leadership role.
• Manufacturing environment experience with job costing and variance analysis.
• Experience managing full-cycle month-end closes, audits, and tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting functions including GL, AP/AR, and payroll with team supervision.
• Design and continuously improve internal control frameworks to protect assets.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual GAAP financial statements.
• Drive efficient month-end and year-end close processes for accurate reporting.
• Develop, refine, and maintain product cost models using real-time and historical data.
• Analyze production metrics, costs, and variances with operations leadership.
• Coordinate external audits and act as primary liaison with auditors.
• Manage federal, state, and local tax filings and regulatory compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Data analytics

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP ERP

MS Excel

Job description

Kenson Plastics is seeking a strategic Controller to oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will build the financial foundation, drive process improvements, and transform data into actionable insights to support growth and manufacturing excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong GAAP expertise, and extensive experience in cost modeling and variance analysis within a manufacturing setting.