Controller

Cherry Bekaert
  • State College, Pennsylvania
  • $125,000–$140,000 Per Year
30+ days ago

Job Description

Controller
Location: Central Pennsylvania
Juniata, Mifflin, Centre Counties

About the Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Manufacturing Controller to join a growing organization in Central Pennsylvania. This role will play a critical leadership position, overseeing core accounting functions while supporting strategic financial planning and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage all aspects of general accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close
  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with leadership to drive financial performance
  • Provide financial planning & analysis (FP&A) support, including variance analysis and financial modeling
  • Manage and ensure accuracy of payroll processing and related reporting
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Support interactions with lenders, including those related to asset-based lending (ABL) structures
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, particularly within a manufacturing environment

Qualifications
  • 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or similar leadership responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to or experience with asset-based lending (ABL) highly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA designation preferred
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Why Join Us?
Join a stable and growing organization where you can make a meaningful impact from day one. This is a high-visibility leadership role offering the opportunity to partner closely with senior leadership and influence key strategic initiatives. You’ll be part of a team that values insight, collaboration, and forward-thinking, all while enjoying a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.
  • Salary range 125K to 140K plus Bonus
  • This is an onsite position but there is some flexibility as needed
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Numbers & Facts

LocationState College, Pennsylvania
Salary$125,000–$140,000 Per Year
Websitehttps://www.cbh.com

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Accounting Standards and Regulationsunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Modelingunmatched
  • Financial Operationsunmatched
  • Financial Planningunmatched
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Loansunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Payroll Administrationunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Variance Analysisunmatched

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