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Role: Corporate Controller Location: Allentown, PA We are partnering with a leading private equity sponsor on a Corporate Controller search for a global industrial business operating across multiple international markets. The Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across a complex, multi-entity organization. This individual will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, improving reporting accuracy, and supporting the company's next phase of growth under private equity ownership.
Key Responsibilities: Financial Reporting & Close: Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, global consolidations, and financial reporting. POC & Project Accounting: Oversee percentage-of-completion (POC) revenue recognition, WIP, inventory, and project-based accounting. Audit & Compliance: Lead external audits, strengthen internal controls, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Global Operations: Oversee international accounting teams and outsourced shared-service providers. Process Improvement: Drive improvements in accounting processes, ERP systems, and financial reporting infrastructure. Business Partnership: Collaborate with the CFO, FP&A, and operational leadership to support management and PE sponsor reporting.
Requirements: Background in industrial manufacturing, assembly, engineering, or industrial services. Percentage-of-completion (POC) accounting experience, including project-based revenue recognition and WIP.Experience within a PE-backed business
Preferred Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior controllership responsibilities. Experience leading month-end close, external audits, and financial reporting. International, multi-entity or multi-site accounting experience. CPA, Big Four background, carve-out experience, and ERP transformation exposure preferred.

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JOB OVERVIEW

Experience level

Director

Location

Blandon, PA

Occupation

Accountants and Auditors

Industry

Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices

Posted

3 days ago

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