Strategic Corporate Controller: AI-Driven Finance

PL Developments; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

PL Developments seeks a Corporate Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and strong governance. The role partners with executives to optimize processes, drive transformation, and implement AI-enabled analytics.

A technology-forward finance leader will guide budgeting, treasury, tax, and internal controls. The candidate will oversee monthly closes, financial statements, audit coordination, and tax filings, while building a high-performing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting is required; advanced degree preferred
• CPA designation required
• Minimum 10 years of progressive managerial experience in Accounting and/or Finance
• Manufacturing industry experience preferred
• Strong experience in both public and private accounting environments preferred
• Demonstrated record of progressive leadership, team development, and cross-functional collaboration
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Strong technology orientation with experience driving finance transformation, process automation, workflow optimization, and adoption of digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions and advanced analytics

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close process, including analytical review of operating results to ensure accurate and complete accounting records
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Review journal entries and supporting workpapers to reflect monthly activity and account balances
• Implement, document, and continuously improve close and reporting processes to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient financial reporting
• Lead finance transformation initiatives by identifying opportunities to automate manual processes, streamline reporting, improve data quality, and enhance scalability across accounting and finance operations
• Implement and maintain processes to record transactions by department and compare actual results to budget
• Serve as the enterprise risk management lead for PLD, including oversight of insurance programs
• Supervise the preparation of monthly financial reports, periodic reforecasts, and the annual operating budget
• Perform comprehensive financial analysis from balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow perspectives to support business performance evaluation
• Use data analytics, dashboards, automation, and AI-enabled insights to improve forecasting, performance visibility, variance analysis, and executive-level decision support
• Prepare cash flow projections to effectively manage liquidity and maximize returns on excess cash
• Coordinate preparation of the annual tax return with external CPA firms
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly tax estimates and annual tax filings, including supporting workpapers
• Lead the annual year-end audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors
• Coordinate and record investments in funds, securities, and short-term instruments
• Maintain fixed asset records and coordinate quarterly physical inventory of assets in partnership with the IT department
• Review and allocate shared expenses incurred on behalf of multiple entities, including software and professional services
• Design, implement, document, and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and financial reporting standards
• Support continuous improvement of financial governance, risk management, and control environments
• Champion the responsible adoption of emerging technologies, automation tools, and AI capabilities within finance while maintaining appropriate governance, controls, data integrity, and compliance standards
• Recruit, develop, coach, and evaluate accounting staff to build a high-performing team
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Perform other duties as assigned to support organizational objectives

Skills

CPA designation

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Leadership

Data analytics

AI / automation

Cross-functional

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration with emphasis in Accounting

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

PL Developments seeks a Corporate Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations, ensuring timely, accurate reporting and strong governance. The role partners with executives to optimize processes, drive transformation, and implement AI-enabled analytics.

A technology-forward finance leader will guide budgeting, treasury, tax, and internal controls. The candidate will oversee monthly closes, financial statements, audit coordination, and tax filings, while building a high-performing