Strategic Controller | Finance Leader & Process Improver

Commonwealth Equipment Corp; Ashley (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; 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, timely financial reporting, treasury management, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting team performance across equipment sales, rental, parts, and service operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience
• 5+ years leading an accounting team or in a Controller role
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ownership of close
• Experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting
• Advanced Excel and ERP proficiency

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly and year-end close, GL, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, account classifications, and consolidations/eliminations.
• Deliver accurate P&L, balance sheet, cash flow reporting, and related schedules including banking items like floor plans and borrowing base.
• Oversee billing, A/R, A/P, payroll accounting including commissions/bonuses, cash activity, and cutoff; ensure timely invoicing and proper revenue recognition.
• Reconcile inventory, fleet, parts, WIP, fixed assets, and floor plan financing to operational records; coordinate physical inventory reconciliations.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP proficiency

Leadership experience

Financial analysis

Internal controls

Communication with executives

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA or advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

VitalEdge IntelliDealer ERP

ERP systems

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, timely financial reporting, treasury management, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and accounting team performance across equipment sales, rental, parts, and service operations.