Corporate Controller

job summary:



About the Role

Are you a strategic financial leader looking for your next high-impact role? We are a thriving, mid-sized (~$450M revenue) private equity-backed manufacturing and distribution company on a rapid growth trajectory, and we are looking for a Corporate Controller to spearhead our accounting department!

This newly created leadership role will serve as our resident US GAAP expert and a key business partner to finance, legal, and operational leadership. As we gear up for an exciting phase of growth, including upcoming M&A acquisitions and building scalable systems that position us for future strategic milestones (including potential public-market readiness)-you will play a crucial role in shaping our financial foundation.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, love solving complex accounting puzzles, and want the flexibility of a modern, highly hybrid work culture, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Ultimate Hybrid Flexibility: Headquartered in Lancaster, PA, but designed for modern flexibility-enjoy working from home with minimal in-office face time (1 day per week or every other week).
• High-Impact Leadership: Directly advise executive leadership and shape a newly created role from the ground up.
• Exciting Growth Horizon: Be at the center of upcoming acquisitions and company expansion.

location: Landenberg, Pennsylvania
job type: Permanent
salary: $160,000 - 200,000 per year
work hours: 9 to 5
education: Bachelor's degree
experience: 7 Years

responsibilities:

• Oversee global financial reporting, ensuring all financial statements, consolidations, and disclosures are GAAP-compliant.
• Lead & Mentor a High-Performing Team: Direct, empower, and develop an established accounting team of 15+ professionals across general accounting, financial reporting, and operations.
• Lead M&A & Growth Initiatives: Partner on exciting special projects, including transaction accounting, acquisition integration, and capital structure expansion.
• Streamline & Automate: Evaluate and optimize our GL structure, financial reporting processes, and ERP systems to make close cycles smoother and faster.
• Develop scalable accounting policies, maintain a strong internal controls environment, and train internal teams on best practices.
• Manage Audit Relationships: Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, ensuring seamless quarterly and year-end audit execution.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and Executive leadership on strategic ad-hoc analyses and corporate growth decisions.

 
qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting with a CPA certification.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally combining Big 4 public accounting with industry experience in multinational or manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of US GAAP and financial consolidation.
• M&A & Deal Savvy: Prior experience navigating business combinations, buy/sell-side acquisition accounting, or transaction integration.
• Capital markets experience (IPO readiness, debt offerings, or SEC reporting) is a plus, but a flexible, forward-thinking mindset is key!
• Hands-on experience with modern ERPs (NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and financial reporting tools (e.g., Workiva).
• Strong Communicator: Ability to translate complex technical accounting topics into clear, actionable insights for non-finance stakeholders.

 
skills: $100-250 million




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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).




This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

Any consideration of a background check would be an individualized assessment based on the applicant or employee's specific record and the duties and requirements of the specific job.