Controller

Pay: $100,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact financial leadership role with a growing industrial distribution and service company
• Work closely with senior leadership, the group CFO, and cross-functional teams to improve reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and financial operations
• Lead accounting, financial controls, cash flow, AR, AP, general ledger, and compliance in a hands-on leadership role
• Join a stable, established business serving manufacturers and industrial companies across multiple states
• Help build a stronger, more efficient finance function while supporting continued company growth

Location

This is an on-site role based in Hanover, PA, with a Monday through Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Note

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or Accounting, along with proven Controller, Accounting Manager, or senior accounting leadership experience.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are an established industrial distribution and service company that helps manufacturing and industrial businesses improve their operations through equipment, service, repair, systems, and process solutions. Our team values operational excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong customer service, and we are looking for a financial leader who can help support our next stage of growth.

Job Description

• Manage the company's accounting and finance functions to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and operational reports
• Oversee general ledger, account reconciliations, AR, AP, invoicing, expense reports, and proper transaction coding
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, AR aging, customer credit, vendor relationships, and payment processes
• Ensure revenue recognition, GAAP compliance, internal controls, and adherence to company procedures
• Partner with senior leadership, the CFO, and corporate accounting to provide financial insight and support business decisions
• Assist with ERP and accounting system maintenance, process improvements, and reporting efficiencies
• Coordinate tax reporting with outside consultants and support year-end audit procedures
• Manage fixed assets, financial records, and key accounting documentation
• Lead, support, and develop a team-first, continuous improvement focused accounting function

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• Proven experience as a Controller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar senior accounting role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations, AR, AP, and general ledger management
• Experience leading accounting operations in a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, service, equipment, or similar business environment preferred
• ERP or financial management software experience required, Epicor 21 experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and attention to detail

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Stable, established company with a strong reputation in the industrial and manufacturing market
• Leadership role with visibility across finance, operations, and senior management
• Opportunity to make a real impact on budgeting, reporting, process improvement, and financial strategy
• Collaborative team culture focused on accountability, professionalism, service, and operational excellence
• Competitive benefits package including 401(k), 401(k) match, health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, FSA, HSA, and paid time off

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: Bach degree or higher in Finance or Accounting, 2+ yrs controller/accounting manager/leadership exp

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands:

  • 5+ years directly relevant accounting leadership experience: $90k to $100k

  • 7+ years Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience: $100k

  • 10+ years with manufacturing, distribution, ERP, and team leadership experience: $100k to $110k if client has flexibility

Submission Email: Maureen - maureenedelin@chreed.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Industrial distribution and service company supporting manufacturers with compressed air, paint finishing, and fluid handling solutions. Controller will lead accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, AR, AP, GL, cash flow, GAAP compliance, and audit support. Must have a bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and Controller or senior accounting leadership experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Controller - C.H. Reed, Inc. - JPC 1024 - Source

**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Controller

• Location: Hanover, PA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Controller, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, Director of Accounting, Senior Accounting Manager, Manufacturing Controller, Distribution Controller, GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, general ledger, AR, AP, ERP, Epicor.

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: NO

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): Hanover PA 16k pop, pulling form baltimore slightly tho at 565k pop. controller, 2+ yrs exp