Controller

Robert Half is seeking an experienced and proactive Controller to lead our client's accounting operations in the Greater Philadelphia area. This high-impact role will oversee the financial close process, ensure accurate and timely reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide meaningful financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Partnering closely with executive leadership, the Controller will also play a key role in acquisition integration efforts, helping bring newly acquired businesses into a unified financial reporting and compliance framework while driving operational efficiency and financial excellence across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle for the consolidated organization, including ledger oversight and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Produce compliant financial statements and management reports for executives, lending partners, and investment stakeholders in collaboration with finance leadership.
• Review cost accounting results by evaluating standard costs, operating variances, inventory-related reserves, and overhead allocation trends.
• Maintain a strong control framework and act as the primary accounting contact for annual audit activities.
• Lead and develop the accounting function, providing oversight to team members across general accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Assist with the preparation of corporate and state tax filings by coordinating required accounting support and documentation.
• Manage accounting support for acquisitions by participating in due diligence, evaluating reporting risks, and addressing financial data requests.
• Partner with internal teams and external advisors to address purchase accounting, audit requirements, integration progress tracking, and scalable processes for future acquisitions.

The ideal Controller will have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA strongly preferred.

Other requirements for the Controller role include and are not limited to:

• 10+ years of accounting and finance experience
• 3+ years of management or supervisory experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred
• Strong ERP, systems integration, and advanced Excel skills
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

For more information on this Controller position and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact us at 484.214.2365 and reference JO#03710-0013483614