Strategic Controller: Lead Finance & Systems Growth

Kleen-Rite Corp.; Columbia (PA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Weekly pay

Bonuses

Job summary

Kleen-Rite Corp. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and optimize our accounting and financial operations, reporting to the CFO, overseeing the accounting team, and driving strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, system upgrades (NetSuite), and providing analytical insight to support growth across 18 entities in a collaborative, leadership-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration required; CPA, CMA or MBA designation preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Proven success leading ERP and related system implementations/upgrades.
• Distribution industry experience in a heavy e-commerce environment strongly preferred.
• Exceptional communication skills with multitasking and deadline management.
• Analytical and risk-focused with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the accounting department including AR, billing, and AP teams.
• Prepare timely, accurate financial statements with meaningful analysis of performance, trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Own and manage financial systems and operations; lead systems upgrades and cross-functional projects.
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, reconciliations, and cost controls with operations.
• Lead month-end and year-end closings, journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals.
• Maintain robust internal controls and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Analyze financial details to identify opportunities and improvements.
• Monitor banking activities and postings to correct accounts.
• Develop relationships with banking and external accounting personnel.
• Manage, coach, and develop accounting staff; drive process optimization.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for 18 related entities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

ERP implementation

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Kleen-Rite Corp. is seeking an experienced Controller to lead and optimize our accounting and financial operations, reporting to the CFO, overseeing the accounting team, and driving strong internal controls.

The role emphasizes accurate financial reporting, system upgrades (NetSuite), and providing analytical insight to support growth across 18 entities in a collaborative, leadership-driven environment.