Corporate Controller

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Full Time Senior Management Pennsylvania, Wheatland, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

An expanding steel fabrication and manufacturing business is seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to serve as a key functional leader across the organization. This role carries broad responsibility — spanning financial reporting, accounting operations, investor relations, and operational finance — and reports directly to the CEO.

To be successful in this role, you should have in-depth knowledge of GAAP, experience in PE-backed manufacturing environments, and the ability to operate effectively across functions. The company will continue to grow organically and through acquisition, and the Controller will play a central role in both the financial management and operational effectiveness of the business.

Previous experience with enterprise-level companies, multi-entity environments, and ERP implementation is highly valued. Your management style must be inclusive, collaborative, and solutions-oriented — as a key functional leader, you will help build a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.

• Control and development of complete accounting and sub accounting cost analysis, reconciliation of all of the COGS inputs for accuracy across all product line.
• Develop and maintain internal control guidelines, policies, and procedures for budget accounting, cash and credit management, and related activities.
• Coordinate and direct budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, procurement activities, and financial planning; own the company general ledger and month-end close process.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards, including multi-state sales and use tax obligations managed through Avalara.
• Establish and maintain financial controls; prepare and present financial reports, board presentations to PE sponsors, lenders, and senior leadership.
• Manage bank covenant compliance and reporting, including monthly and quarterly deliverables to the lending institution.
• Manage multi-entity accounting and intercompany reconciliations across all entities.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable; provide backup support in payroll processing and ADP platform administration.
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures, including the company’s credit and deposit policy; analyze customer creditworthiness to evaluate requests for payment terms.
• Serve as the liaison with external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel on financial and compliance matters.
• Partner with operations and sales leadership to provide financial insight, cost analysis, and performance reporting that supports business decisions, including margin analysis and revenue recognition compliance (ASC 606).
• Oversee inventory valuation and tracking, including raw materials and finished goods, and ensure alignment between physical inventory and financial records.
• Collaborate with the purchasing function to ensure procurement aligns with budget and operational needs; review and approve vendor financing arrangements and capital equipment proposals.
• Create and maintain reporting tools, dashboards, and KPIs that give leadership visibility into production performance, shipment pipelines, labor costs, and margins.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for company IT needs, including network connectivity, software administration, user access, and vendor management for technology systems.
• Participate in acquisition due diligence and…