Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Overview

King of Prussia, PA
We are seeking a hands‑on, strategic Controller to lead the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions. This individual will oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations while providing financial insight and analysis to support executive decision‑making. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with forward‑thinking financial leadership and a collaborative management style.
This role will manage a small accounting team, strengthen internal processes, and help build scalable financial infrastructure to support continued growth.

• Lead month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies.
• Prepare financial reports for executive leadership and external stakeholders.
• Oversee general ledger activity and ensure accuracy across all financial reporting.

• Lead annual budgeting and rolling forecast processes.
• Monitor financial performance and provide variance analysis with actionable insights.
• Support pricing strategies, contract evaluations, and investment modeling.
• Partner with department leaders to improve cost management and operational efficiency.

• Serve as the primary liaison for external audits and coordinate audit readiness.
• Manage relationships with auditors and external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with debt covenants and financial reporting obligations.

• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting and procurement team members.
• Strengthen procurement controls and align purchasing activities with financial objectives.
• Identify and implement scalable processes to enhance operational effectiveness.

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including team leadership.
• Strong background in financial reporting, GAAP compliance, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated FP&A experience, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Experience managing external audits and working directly with auditors.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience is a plus.