Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

CONTROLLER
King of Prussia, PA
$150,000 - $180,000

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.

OVERVIEW OF THE CONTROLLER ROLE:

• 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE CONTROLLER ROLE:

• 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.