Controller

Client: Niche Manufacturing Company Title: Controller Salary: $110,000 - $125,000 Location: Warrendale, PA A niche manufacturing organization is seeking a Financial Controller to serve as the lead finance and accounting professional for a well-established operating company. This person will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, manage a small accounting team, and partner closely with leadership on financial reporting, controls, cash flow, forecasting, and overall financial strategy. Key Responsibilities Serve as the primary finance/accounting leader within the organization Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and proper accounting treatment of all transactions Manage and mentor a small accounting/clerical team, including delegation of responsibilities and oversight of workflow Oversee accounts payable, including invoice approval, payment scheduling, vendor management, and sales/use tax filings across multiple states Oversee accounts receivable, including billing review, aged receivables, collections, and bad debt follow-up Maintain and strengthen banking relationships, support line of credit requirements, prepare monthly borrowing base reporting, and forecast/manage cash flow Lead the monthly close process, including journal entries, review of staff entries, balance sheet reconciliations, monthly financial statement preparation, variance analysis, and covenant tracking Coordinate with external auditors and support annual review/audit activities across multiple entities Manage corporate tax filings and related state tax matters Develop, implement, and continuously improve financial controls, policies, and procedures Maintain and refine the chart of accounts in alignment with business needs and evolving company structure Support inventory tracking, annual usage reporting, and related purchasing/invoicing review Partner with leadership on annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow planning, income projections, and related financial analysis Review all financial deliverables for accuracy and provide supporting schedules or commentary as needed Assist with additional financial and operational projects on an as-needed basis Qualifications Minimum 7 years of accounting experience 3–5 years in a financial management role within an operating company preferred Strong knowledge of US GAAP Experience with NetSuite or Microsoft Business Central is a plus Advanced Excel skills required Bachelor’s degree required Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. 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Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.aa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a