Controller

Allegheny Millwork & Lumber • Pittsburgh, PA

19d • Hybrid

About The Position

Allegheny Millwork & Lumberyard is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function for our lumberyard operation. Reporting to the EVP / General Manager, the Controller owns the integrity of the division's financial reporting and serves as the EVP / General Manager's primary financial partner - translating operating results into insight that drives pricing, inventory, credit, and growth decisions.
This is a hands-on leadership role in a growing, privately held organization. The Controller directs a team of three, owns the monthly close, and manages the areas where a building products business wins or loses margin: product-line profitability, vendor terms, and customer credit. The role also works directly with the company's VP of Finance on consolidated reporting, forecasting, and the annual audit, offering meaningful visibility across a multi-entity group.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including responsibility for a full monthly close.
• Demonstrated experience owning inventory accounting and customer credit in a distribution, building products, manufacturing, or similar environment.
• Working knowledge of an ERP system and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial results to non-financial audiences.
• High degree of accuracy, sound judgment, and the discretion required to handle confidential information.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or MBA.
• Experience in a retail lumberyard, building materials dealer, or millwork operation.
• Experience with Spruce or a comparable building supply ERP platform.
• Familiarity with mechanic's lien and notice requirements applicable to material suppliers.
• Experience with reporting and business intelligence tools and a demonstrated interest in process automation and data quality.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly close and deliver accurate, timely financial statements within the established reporting calendar.
• Prepare and present financial reporting packages, variance analysis, and operating metrics to the General Manager and leadership.
• Analyze gross margin by product line, department, and customer segment; identify pricing, cost, and mix issues and recommend corrective action.
• Lead the annual budget and participate in the reforecast process, partnering with operations on volume, margin, and expense assumptions.
• Interpret market and industry trends and their expected impact on demand, cost, and inventory positioning.
• Direct all day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, general ledger, and inventory accounting.
• Maintain and continuously improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Own reconciliations of all significant balance sheet accounts, including bank, inventory, accrual, and intercompany balances.
• Own payroll as well as all commissions for sales / employee packages
• Maintain the fixed asset ledger and support capital expenditure requests, including delivery fleet and yard equipment.
• Oversee purchase order controls and the maintenance of vendor cost and pricing files within the ERP system.
• Oversee inventory accounting and valuation.
• Track and collect vendor rebates, volume incentives, and freight recovery to ensure the business captures all earned margin.
• Partner with purchasing and operations on inventory turns, aged and obsolete material, and working capital efficiency.
• Manage cash flow, including working capital planning, cash forecasting, and vendor payment timing to protect terms and discounts.
• Evaluate and approve customer credit, including credit applications, references, guarantees, and ongoing limit review.
• Direct collections activity and protect the company's security interests, including lien notices and filings, joint check agreements, and escalation of past-due accounts.
• Manage vendor relationships to ensure accurate, timely payment and favorable terms.
• Manage sales and use tax compliance, including taxable versus exempt sales determinations and resale/exemption certificate administration.
• Coordinate business, property, and other filings, including tangible personal property tax returns and unclaimed property reporting.
• Prepare audit and review schedules and respond to requests from external auditors and tax preparers.
• Support annual insurance renewals and audits, including workers' compensation and general liability, and manage certificates of insurance.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three, setting clear expectations and providing coaching, review, and performance feedback.
• Build cross-functional working relationships with sales, purchasing, and yard operations, serving as a trusted resource rather than a scorekeeper.
• Contribute to the development and execution of strategies to grow the business, including new product lines, locations, and customer segments.
• Champion a positive, accountable company culture consistent with our values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level