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Controller

The Opportunity

Job Location:

Erie, PA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 105000 - 165000

Posted: 8 September 2026 (11 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 6 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Controller
Location: In person (Erie PA area)
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $105000 $165000 per year Benefits (401k matching health dental life PTO)

About the Opportunity
Our client a well-established U.S.-based manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead their day-to-day accounting operations. This is a key finance partner role to the CFO ideal for a leader who thrives on improving processes strengthening controls and providing practical financial insight to drive business decisions. Backed by private equity and focused on scalable growth our client is investing heavily in financial visibility systems and cross-functional accountability making this a pivotal time to join the organization.

Position Summary
The Controller will oversee the entire accounting function for a growing manufacturing business. This role is responsible for driving a disciplined month-end close enhancing internal controls ensuring accurate financial reporting and supporting cost accounting and margin analysis. We are looking for an accounting leader who can bring structure develop a high-performing team and champion continuous improvement across the finance function.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Close & Reporting: Lead the monthly quarterly and annual close process on a published calendar ensuring timely and accurate financial results. Prepare and review internal reporting packages including balance sheets P&L cash flow working capital and key operating metrics.
Audit & Compliance: Own the annual audit process as the primary contact for external auditors. Manage debt compliance lender reporting and all recurring financial obligations.
Internal Controls: Strengthen the control environment including account reconciliations approval workflows segregation of duties documentation standards and accounting policy enforcement.
Technical Accounting: Serve as the companys technical resource for U.S. GAAP revenue recognition capitalization policies and complex accounting matters.
Cost Accounting: Maintain and improve cost accounting processes including standard costs job costing inventory valuation (reserves) margin analysis and variance reporting.
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with operations sales engineering and service teams to provide financial insight that supports pricing profitability working capital and operational decisions.
Working Capital Management: Own reporting and analysis for AR inventory AP credit exposure and cash conversion trends. Oversee credit management and collections discipline.
Planning & Forecasting: Lead budgeting forecasting and FP&A activities including balance sheet projections CapEx debt and actionable variance analysis.
Systems & Data Governance: Govern ERP data integrity master data reporting logic and automation workflows to ensure accuracy and control.
Team Leadership: Lead coach and develop the accounting team fostering accountability accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications
Required:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field.
7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience including prior supervisory responsibility.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP month-end close ownership and financial reporting.
Experience with debt compliance lender reporting and audit support.
Proven ability to work cross-functionally and translate financial data into business insight.
Demonstrated success in process improvement and hands-on leadership.

Preferred:

CPA and/or MBA preferred.
Experience in manufacturing job-cost project-based or custom equipment environments.
Prior experience with ERP implementation optimization or automation.
Background in public accounting audit or private-equity-backed companies.
Experience building scalable processes in a growing or changing organization.

Core Competencies

Strong technical judgment with a practical business-oriented mindset.
High attention to detail ownership and follow-through.
Ability to improve processes while maintaining accuracy and control.
Clear communication skills with the ability to partner across all levels.
Comfort working in a hands-on fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.

Success Measures (First Year)

Successfully transition the close process from interim support to a reliable repeatable calendar.
Improve the accuracy timeliness and usefulness of financial reporting.
Strengthen reconciliations controls and documentation standards.
Develop the accounting team into a culture of ownership and accountability.
Deliver meaningful cost margin and variance analysis that drives better business decisions.

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