Controller

Robert Half is seeking an experienced and proactive Controller to lead our client's accounting operations in the Greater Philadelphia area. This high-impact role will oversee the financial close process, ensure accurate and timely reporting, strengthen internal controls, and provide meaningful financial insights that support strategic decision-making. Partnering closely with executive leadership, the Controller will also play a key role in acquisition integration efforts, helping bring newly acquired businesses into a unified financial reporting and compliance framework while driving operational efficiency and financial excellence across the organization.Responsibilities:Direct the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close cycle for the consolidated organization, including ledger oversight and balance sheet reconciliations.Produce compliant financial statements and management reports for executives, lending partners, and investment stakeholders in collaboration with finance leadership.Review cost accounting results by evaluating standard costs, operating variances, inventory-related reserves, and overhead allocation trends.Maintain a strong control framework and act as the primary accounting contact for annual audit activities.Lead and develop the accounting function, providing oversight to team members across general accounting, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.Assist with the preparation of corporate and state tax filings by coordinating required accounting support and documentation.Manage accounting support for acquisitions by participating in due diligence, evaluating reporting risks, and addressing financial data requests.Partner with internal teams and external advisors to address purchase accounting, audit requirements, integration progress tracking, and scalable processes for future acquisitions.