Strategic Controller: Equipment Finance & Operations

Commonwealth Equipment Corp; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Equipment Corporation seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and provide financial insight that improves profitability, cash flow, and business decisions. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller owns the integrity of the books and timely financial reporting across equipment sales, rental, parts, and service.

The successful candidate is a change agent who raises standards, challenges inefficient processes, and turns better practices into consistent daily execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years in accounting/finance with 5+ leading a team.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and GL ownership.
• Experience with inventory, fixed assets, treasury, budgeting and cash flow.
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency; data validation and reporting.
• Proven track record of process improvements and meeting deadlines.
• Clear communication with executives and operating teams.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly and year-end close, GL, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals.
• Deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting and schedules.
• Oversee billing, A/R, A/P, payroll accounting incl commissions and bonuses.
• Reconcile inventory, fleet, parts, and floor plan financing to operations.
• Coordinate external audits, tax schedules, and lender reporting.
• Lead annual budget and rolling forecast with department inputs.
• Prepare KPI, variance, and trend reporting for leadership.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Internal Controls

ERP Proficiency

Excel Pro

Close & Reporting

Executive Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

CPA/CMA

Tools

IntelliDealer ERP

GL/ERP Software

Job description

Commonwealth Equipment Corporation seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations and provide financial insight that improves profitability, cash flow, and business decisions. Reporting to the CFO, the Controller owns the integrity of the books and timely financial reporting across equipment sales, rental, parts, and service.

The successful candidate is a change agent who raises standards, challenges inefficient processes, and turns better practices into consistent daily execution.