Corporate Controller

Ecore Talent Team

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

Ecore is seeking an experienced, strategic, and hands-on Corporate Controller to strengthen its financial foundation and support the company’s next phase of growth. Reporting to the CFO, this leadership role is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, disciplined close processes, strong internal controls, and development of a scalable accounting organization. The position combines technical accounting expertise, operational excellence, process improvement, and team development in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The Corporate Controller leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; maintains the general ledger and financial statements; oversees reconciliations, accruals, reserves, estimates, and accounting judgments; and strengthens accounting policies and compliance. The role also oversees manufacturing accounting, inventory, standard costing, fixed assets, intercompany accounting, and consolidations across legal entities, while partnering with Operations and Finance to improve financial visibility and decision-making. The position leads external audits and ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP, including guidance on complex accounting matters and oversight of acquisitions, purchase accounting, goodwill and intangible assets, revenue recognition, leases, and other technical accounting areas. The Controller develops the accounting team, clarifies roles and processes, improves collaboration with FP&A and business finance, and uses shared-service and offshore resources to build efficient, scalable operations. The role is based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, with hybrid work preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and technical accounting.
Significant manufacturing accounting experience, including inventory accounting, standard costing, manufacturing variances, fixed assets, reserves, and reconciliations.
Experience managing complex multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and close processes.
Proven experience leading external audits and strengthening internal controls.

Nice To Haves

CPA designation strongly preferred.
Experience in a private equity-backed, rapidly growing, or evolving business environment.
Experience with acquisitions, purchase accounting, and post-acquisition integrations.
ERP implementation, optimization, or conversion experience.
Experience leveraging shared-service or offshore accounting resources.
Experience leading accounting transformation and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, balance sheet, and financial statements.
Oversee reconciliations, accruals, reserves, estimates, and accounting judgments.
Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance processes.
Ensure appropriate documentation, approvals, and segregation of duties across accounting activities.
Oversee inventory accounting, standard costing, reserves, manufacturing variances, and fixed assets.
Manage intercompany accounting and consolidations across multiple legal entities.
Partner with Operations and Finance leaders to improve financial visibility and support business decision-making.
Monitor and enhance accounting processes that support manufacturing operations and operational efficiency.
Lead external audits and maintain audit readiness throughout the year.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and provide guidance on complex accounting matters.
Oversee accounting for acquisitions, purchase accounting, goodwill and intangible assets, revenue recognition, leases, and other technical accounting areas.
Research and implement accounting standards and best practices as needed.
Develop and mentor an accounting team focused on excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Define clear roles, responsibilities, and processes within the accounting function.
Strengthen collaboration between Accounting, FP&A, and business finance teams.
Leverage shared-service and offshore resources to create efficient, scalable accounting operations.