Corporate Controller - Remote (PA,DE,NJ)

Are you a dynamic financial leader and change agent looking for your next high-impact role? We are a thriving, mid-sized (~$400M revenue) private equity-backed manufacturing and distribution company on a rapid growth trajectory—and we are looking for a Corporate Controller to elevate and spearhead our accounting organization! This newly created leadership role serves as our resident US GAAP expert, transformation leader, and a key business partner to executive leadership. As we gear up for an exciting phase of expansion—including upcoming M&A acquisitions, process modernization, and building scalable systems for future strategic milestones (including potential public-market readiness)—you will play a crucial role in modernizing and shaping our financial foundation. If you thrive in a dynamic, evolving environment, love streamlining operations, and want the flexibility of a modern, low-friction hybrid work culture ( with requirement options as flexible as once a month or once a quarter in-office ), we want to hear from you! What You’ll Do Oversee corporate financial reporting, ensuring all financial statements, consolidations, and disclosures are fully GAAP-compliant and audit-ready. Directly mentor, inspire, and elevate an established accounting team of 12 professionals across general ledger, financial reporting, and operational accounting. Act as a true change agent by evaluating, modernizing, and optimizing our GL structure, close processes, and ERP systems for speed, efficiency, and accuracy. Spearhead critical special projects, including transaction accounting, acquisition integration, and capital structure expansion. Develop scalable, best-in-class accounting policies, maintain a robust internal controls environment, and drive operational best practices. Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors to ensure seamless audit execution. Partner closely with FP&A, Treasury, and Executive Leadership on high-level ad-hoc analyses and key growth decisions. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA certification required. 10+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience, ideally combining Big 4 / Tier 2 public accounting with industry experience in manufacturing or distribution. Proven track record as a change agent—experienced in modernizing accounting operations, scaling teams, and optimizing financial processes. Strong hands-on knowledge of US GAAP, financial consolidations, and internal controls. Capital markets experience (IPO readiness, debt offerings, or SEC reporting) is a plus, but a collaborative, forward-thinking leadership mindset is key! Hands-on experience with modern ERPs (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct) and contemporary reporting tools. Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to translate complex accounting concepts into actionable strategic insights for cross-functional partners. #J-18808-Ljbffr