Strategic Controller | CPA, GAAP Expert, AI Finance

Top Stack; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Stack is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements, serving as a hands-on leader and strategic business partner to senior leadership.

You will manage monthly closes, oversee AP, payroll, fixed assets, and treasury, and drive automation and scalability using AI to support growth and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• Public accounting experience required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting/controllership experience preferred.
• Strong technical accounting and GAAP knowledge.
• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Experience with Workday or another large-scale ERP.
• Proven team leadership and development experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience improving processes and systems in a growth-oriented environment.
• Professional services or multi-entity experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly close, general ledger, consolidation, and financial reporting
• Oversee accounting operations including AP, payroll, fixed assets, and treasuryLead external audit and technical accounting activities
• Maintain and improve internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Partner with CFO, FP&A, and senior leadership on financial analysis and strategic initiatives
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team
• Drive improvements across accounting systems, processes, automation, and reporting
• Leverage technology and AI to improve efficiency and scalability

Skills

Public accounting experience

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Internal controls

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Process improvement

AI / automation

Education

CPA certification

Tools

Workday

Job description

Top Stack is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and process improvements, serving as a hands-on leader and strategic business partner to senior leadership.

You will manage monthly closes, oversee AP, payroll, fixed assets, and treasury, and drive automation and scalability using AI to support growth and strategic initiatives.