<p>We are looking for a Controller to lead global accounting activities and provide strong financial governance for a growing international organization. This role is responsible for accurate financial reporting, disciplined close processes, and accounting support for complex project-driven business operations. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong leadership skills, and the ability to improve finance processes across multiple regions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct worldwide accounting activities across core areas such as ledger management, consolidations, project accounting, fixed assets, intercompany transactions, and statutory reporting.</p><p>• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles, delivering timely and accurate consolidated financial statements aligned with U.S. GAAP requirements.</p><p>• Lead the accounting approach for ASC 606, including percentage-of-completion revenue recognition for large, multi-stage capital projects.</p><p>• Maintain a strong internal control framework and promote compliance with corporate policies and applicable accounting standards.</p><p>• Coordinate external audit activities by preparing required schedules, supporting documentation, and financial disclosures.</p><p>• Collaborate with regional finance partners and outside advisors to meet local statutory and compliance obligations across international entities.</p><p>• Guide, coach, and develop an accounting team operating across multiple locations and time zones.</p><p>• Drive operational improvements within the finance function by identifying opportunities for automation, standardization, and stronger reporting processes.</p><p>• Provide accounting-based insights to senior leadership on financial performance, cost trends, and margin dynamics to support business decisions.</p><p>• Act as the finance owner for enterprise finance systems and contribute to the evaluation of long-term financial systems strategy.</p>
<p><strong>Ready to step into a leadership role where you’ll own the close, lead the team, and partner directly with senior leadership during a major business transformation? Let’s talk.</strong></p><p>Our client—a <strong>$50M+ manufacturing and engineering organization</strong> located in the <strong>South Hills</strong>—is seeking an <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> to <strong>backfill the accounting function during a critical ERP implementation</strong>. This is a <strong>5‑month contract opportunity</strong>, with a <strong>strong possibility of extension up to one year</strong>, offering meaningful leadership responsibilities and visibility at the executive level.</p><p>This is a <strong>fully onsite position</strong> for a hands-on accounting leader who can manage people, oversee day-to-day accounting operations, and ensure accurate, timely financial reporting while the permanent team focuses on the ERP rollout.</p><p><strong>What You’ll Own</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Full ownership of the month-end close</strong>, including timelines, review, and accuracy</li><li><strong>Preparation, review, and presentation of financial statements</strong> (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)</li><li>Maintain and oversee general ledger integrity, including complex journal entries</li><li>Lead and complete account reconciliations; investigate and resolve variances</li><li><strong>Manage and mentor members of the accounting team</strong>, ensuring continuity and workflow coverage</li><li>Serve as a key point of contact during the ERP implementation, maintaining strong controls and clean reporting</li><li><strong>Report directly to senior finance leadership</strong> and collaborate with executive stakeholders as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Who This Role Is For</strong></p><ul><li>A <strong>senior-level accounting professional</strong> operating comfortably at the <strong>Assistant Controller</strong> level</li><li>Someone confident owning close, reporting, and team leadership responsibilities</li><li>Experience in <strong>manufacturing or engineering environments</strong> is strongly preferred</li><li>A steady, solutions-oriented leader who thrives during periods of change and high visibility</li></ul><p><br></p>