Strategic Controller for PE-Backed Manufacturing Growth

Select Recruiting Group, LLC; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Select Recruiting Group, LLC in the Greater Philadelphia Area seeks a strategic Controller to lead all accounting operations for a fast-growing PE-backed manufacturing company.

You will own GAAP reporting, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidations, while guiding automation, system implementations, and the finance team through acquisitions and scale.

Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, and Corporate Development on budgeting, forecasting, and board-level reporting.

Qualifications

• CPA is required and US GAAP expertise.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership
• Experience in private equity-backed manufacturing environments preferred
• Deep knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidations
• Proven success leading accounting teams through acquisitions and integrations

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of accounting operations (GL, cost accounting, consolidations, AP/AR, payroll, financial reporting).
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close ensuring GAAP-compliant statements.
• Manage internal controls and audit readiness; minimize risk.
• Partner with FP&A, Operations, and Corporate Development on budgeting, forecasting, and M&A integration.
• Implement standardized accounting processes and ERP systems across units.
• Lead due diligence and post-acquisition financial integration for new entities; ensure alignment with corporate reporting standards.
• Support CFO in board materials and lender reporting; develop high-performing accounting team.
• Drive automation and system enhancements to improve accuracy and scalability.

Skills

GAAP Knowledge

Leadership

ERP Systems

Consolidations

Financial Reporting

Internal Controls

M&A Integration

Audit Readiness

Education

CPA

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

NetSuite

Job description

Select Recruiting Group, LLC in the Greater Philadelphia Area seeks a strategic Controller to lead all accounting operations for a fast-growing PE-backed manufacturing company.

You will own GAAP reporting, internal controls, and multi-entity consolidations, while guiding automation, system implementations, and the finance team through acquisitions and scale.

Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, and Corporate Development on budgeting, forecasting, and board-level reporting.