Controller

Mission Critical Group•West Chester, PA

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the organization’s financial operations with a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and operational partnership. The Controller ensures financial integrity, drives data-informed decision-making, and builds scalable processes that support sustainable growth. This position operates as both a strategic partner and hands-on leader, aligning financial performance with company goals, and collaborates closely with the executive team, department heads, and external auditors to provide accurate and timely financial information for decision-making and strategic planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
7 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
Minimum 3 years in a supervisory role
Public accounting experience, with prior audit experience strongly preferred
Experience with manufacturing and percentage of completion revenue recognition preferred
Advanced experience with MS Office (i.e., Excel)
Private equity–backed environment preferred
Experience with multi-entity or multi-site operations
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance
Proven ability to produce accurate financial statements
Proven ability to lead and develop teams (5–15+ employees)
Strong cross-functional leadership with operations, supply chain, and executive teams
Deep understanding of manufacturing operations and cost drivers
Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial and non-financial information to stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Own and lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Deliver clear, reliable financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow)
Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals with a high standard of accuracy and accountability
Lead standard costing, variance analysis, and cost roll-ups across operations
Monitor and analyze labor efficiency, material usage, scrap, and overhead absorption
Ensure accurate inventory valuation, controls, and cycle count processes
Partner with plant and operations leaders to improve profitability, cost discipline, and performance visibility
Design, implement, and continuously improve internal control frameworks
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax laws, and audit standards
Lead internal and external audit processes with a focus on zero material weaknesses or significant deficiencies
Promote a culture of accountability, integrity, and financial discipline
Actively manage and optimize cash flow, AR/AP, inventory, and fixed assets
Drive working capital improvements (DSO, DPO, inventory turns)
Ensure liquidity supports both daily operations and long-term growth initiatives
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team (AP, AR, GL, payroll, etc.)
Oversee all accounting activities
Establish clear expectations, performance standards, and accountability
Build a scalable team structure aligned with company growth
Foster a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and collaboration
Own and optimize ERP systems (Dynamics SL and future platforms)
Drive automation, process standardization, and data integrity
Improve visibility into financial and operational performance across plants, products, and customers
Support system implementations and integrations to enable scale and efficiency