Multi-Entity Controller — GAAP & Financial Strategy

CTDI Careers; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CTDI is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations across a portfolio of entities. You will manage the general ledger, close cycles, and preparation of key financial statements, while maintaining internal controls and policies.

This role involves coordinating with tax advisors, auditors, and other service providers to ensure compliant, timely reporting. The successful candidate will bring 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and strong Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• CPA designation preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably with small businesses, multiple entities, or closely held companies.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience managing accounting records for multiple legal entities, business units, or companies is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and financial reporting tools.
• Experience with payroll, sales tax, income tax support, insurance audits, and banking relationships is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger, books, and records, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and consistently.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and other financial reports for each company.
• Maintain appropriate accounting policies, procedures, schedules, and supporting documentation across all entities.
• Monitor cash balances, cash flow, intercompany activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, and bank reconciliations.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets, improve accuracy, and reduce financial risk.
• Coordinate with external accountants, tax advisors, auditors, banks, insurance providers, and other professional service partners as needed.
• Support tax filings, annual audits or reviews, business registrations, compliance reporting, and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses to help ownership understand financial results and plan for future needs.
• Identify process improvements, automation opportunities, and accounting system enhancements to improve efficiency and reporting quality.
• Supervise, train, or coordinate with bookkeeping, accounting, or administrative staff as applicable.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Independent working

Communication with stakeholders

Leadership / training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting tools

Job description

CTDI is seeking an experienced Controller to oversee accounting operations across a portfolio of entities. You will manage the general ledger, close cycles, and preparation of key financial statements, while maintaining internal controls and policies.

This role involves coordinating with tax advisors, auditors, and other service providers to ensure compliant, timely reporting. The successful candidate will bring 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and strong Excel and