Controller Job in Wescosville, PA

Controller Position

We are looking for an experienced Controller to provide financial leadership for a growing manufacturing company in Allentown, Pennsylvania. This role will guide core accounting operations, deliver timely and accurate reporting, and help leadership make sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in manufacturing finance, a strong command of cost and inventory accounting, and a practical approach to improving performance across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the full accounting function, ensuring accurate reporting, effective controls, and reliable financial operations across the business.

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycles, producing financial statements, management reporting, and performance insights for leadership.

• Oversee manufacturing finance activities such as cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and analysis of production and margin trends.

• Work closely with operations, supply chain, sales, and executive leaders to evaluate results and support informed strategic and operational decisions.

• Build, coach, and develop the accounting team while promoting ownership, consistency, and continuous process improvement.

• Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, internal controls, and compliance practices to support audit readiness and regulatory adherence.

• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts, including analysis of variances and forward-looking business projections.

• Supervise core transactional processes including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, general ledger activity, and cash management.

• Coordinate external audit and tax support activities while serving as the primary financial contact for outside accounting partners.

• Identify opportunities to improve profitability, streamline financial processes, and support capital investments and other business initiatives.