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We are looking for an accomplished Controller to lead core accounting activities and safeguard the accuracy of the organization’s financial information in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania. This role will guide reporting, compliance, budgeting, and forecasting while helping leadership make informed business decisions through clear financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, strong operational discipline, and the ability to strengthen processes in a dynamic, growing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the general ledger is maintained accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, coordinating reviews and resolving issues that could affect reporting accuracy.<br>• Prepare and oversee internal and external financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.<br>• Develop budgets and forecasts, monitor performance against plans, and explain material variances to senior leadership.<br>• Establish, evaluate, and enhance internal control practices to support compliance and reduce financial risk, including SOX-related activities where applicable.<br>• Provide decision-support analysis and ad hoc reporting that translates financial results into actionable business insights.<br>• Partner with leadership to improve accounting workflows, documentation practices, and overall financial processes.<br>• Oversee the organization and retention of financial records, including document compilation, control, and scanning activities as needed.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including significant responsibility in a Controller or similar leadership role.<br>• Strong command of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.<br>• Demonstrated experience managing month-end and year-end close processes with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Working knowledge of internal controls and compliance frameworks, including exposure to SOX requirements.<br>• Ability to prepare budgets, forecasts, and ad hoc financial analyses for executive stakeholders.<br>• Experience leading accounting processes in a fast-paced or evolving business environment.<br>• Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage sensitive financial information professionally.
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  • Newmanstown, PA
  • onsite
  • Permanent / Full Time
  • 130000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
  • We are looking for an accomplished Controller to lead core accounting activities and safeguard the accuracy of the organization’s financial information in Newmanstown, Pennsylvania. This role will guide reporting, compliance, budgeting, and forecasting while helping leadership make informed business decisions through clear financial analysis. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, strong operational discipline, and the ability to strengthen processes in a dynamic, growing environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring the general ledger is maintained accurately and in a timely manner.<br>• Lead monthly and annual close activities, coordinating reviews and resolving issues that could affect reporting accuracy.<br>• Prepare and oversee internal and external financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.<br>• Develop budgets and forecasts, monitor performance against plans, and explain material variances to senior leadership.<br>• Establish, evaluate, and enhance internal control practices to support compliance and reduce financial risk, including SOX-related activities where applicable.<br>• Provide decision-support analysis and ad hoc reporting that translates financial results into actionable business insights.<br>• Partner with leadership to improve accounting workflows, documentation practices, and overall financial processes.<br>• Oversee the organization and retention of financial records, including document compilation, control, and scanning activities as needed.
  • 2026-10-15T00:00:00Z

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