- Field
- Accounting and controllership
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Work model
- Onsite
- Level
- Mid
- Pay
- $130k to $160k
About the role
You own the books, the reporting, and the financial infrastructure for a 40-person, single-site manufacturer. For a controller who delivers, the path from Controller to CFO is real and expected as the company grows under PE ownership. If you have been a strong controller or BU finance leader stuck behind someone who is not going anywhere, this is your shot. You are the internal point of contact, not the administrator.
What they are looking for
- B.S. degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar discipline with at least 10 years of relevant experience Accounting certification preferred (CPA or CMA), not required Cost accounting depth in a manufacturing environment, preferably food & beverage.
- You understand production variances, yields, and inventory at the floor level, not just the GL level.
- Ability to communicate with all levels of the organization.
- Proven experience working in a small company environment You do not need PE experience, but you need to be comfortable with PE-level reporting discipline and pace This is an on-site role based in Greater Philadelphia area.
- Local candidates within commuting distance are strongly preferred.
What they offer
- Ownership wants a controller who can grow into the CFO seat as the company scales.
- Details discussed during the interview process.
- No layers between you and ownership.
- You build the function your way.
- 40-person company, long-tenured workforce, consistent customer base across meat & poultry, soups & sauces, snack foods, dairy, and coffee/beverage segments.
Everything above is the hiring company’s own words, with the company name taken out. The name, the team, and the interview steps come with the first conversation.