VP, Controller

Wolfe•Pittsburgh, PA

About The Position

Recognized among Pittsburgh's 2024 Top Workplaces and Fastest-Growing Companies , Wolfe has been a leader in the Gift Card and FinTech sectors for over 25 years. We partner with national brands such as Pizza Hut , KFC , Pandora Jewelry , Kendra Scott , Wawa , Journeys and others to manage their gift card programs. Our flagship consumer brand, PerfectGift.com , enables customers to create customized gift cards. We are a fast-paced environment, like kayaking down a white-water river, not canoeing on a lake. Learn more about our company culture, core values, and industry recognition on our career page (https://wolfe-llc.breezy.hr/). Role Summary We are seeking a Vice President, Controller to lead the Corporate Accounting and Treasury Operations functions — overseeing the monthly close, U.S. GAAP compliance, SOX quality internal controls, treasury management, and audit readiness. This is a transformational leadership role: you will implement a new AI-first financial system and general ledger/ERP, ensure consistent application of a new revenue recognition policy (ASC 606/825), lead the AICPA to PCAOB audit transition and build IPO/SEC-ready Controllership and financial reporting infrastructure. You will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer, manage two directors and their teams, and serve as the technical accounting authority for the enterprise.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accountancy or Finance.
Active CPA license preferred.
12–18 years of progressive accounting experience including 5+ years in a Controller role.
Public company (SEC reporting) or IPO-readiness experience required.
AI-first general ledger implementation or replacement experience required (NetSuite, Workday Financials or Oracle).
Prior Big Four or large regional public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience managing PCAOB audit engagements and SOX compliance.
Familiarity with SEC reporting requirements (Form 10-Ks, 10-Qs, S-1s).
Deep knowledge of ASC 606 (principal vs. agent, variable consideration, constraint) and ASC 825 (financial instruments) experience implementing complex revenue recognition policies across multiple revenue streams.
Demonstrated experience using AI tools (Claude, Copilot, etc.) to improve Finance function productivity.
Comfort with process automation tools (Power Automate, Selenium, RPA).
Must champion AI adoption and drive measurable productivity gains.
Experience deploying agentic AI for accounting workstreams (reconciliation, close, controls monitoring) strongly valued.
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks per Big Four guidance.
Proven ability to manage and develop teams of 8–12 people.
Experience building internal controls infrastructure and managing external audit relationships and developing a public company Controllership department.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license preferred.
Prior Big Four or large regional public accounting experience strongly preferred.
Experience deploying agentic AI for accounting workstreams (reconciliation, close, controls monitoring) strongly valued.
Familiarity with AI governance frameworks per Big Four guidance.

Responsibilities

AI & Automation Championship - Drive Claude, Selenium, Power Automate adoption across Treasury Operations and Corporate Accounting as precursor to an AI-first 2027 ERP or new G/L; significant experience working with and implementing AI tools into financial workstreams is critical
Revenue Recognition Policy Implementation - Execute new ASC 606/825 program-specific framework across six categories
SOX / Internal Controls Framework - Build SOX-ready internal controls documentation; risk-control matrices for revenue, treasury, AP/payroll cycles; remediate gaps identified in control self-assessments
Treasury & Cash Management Oversight - Oversee daily cash positioning, bank reconciliations (over 50 accounts), funds flow optimization, risk management and fraud early warning across all financial institutions
Program management processes – Work closely with the Company’s bank sponsor and payment processor, including the issuing banks and processors, develop a deep understanding of processor economics, manage Company’s cash management and commercial banking partners; ensure monthly SPMF projections and reconciliation accuracy, indemnification tracking, float interest optimization, counterparty risk monitoring, and new-partner onboarding diligence
Team Leadership & Talent Development - Manage Director, Treasury Operations and Director, Corporate Accounting and their eight staff; weekly 1:1s; professional development plans; unforced turnover ≤ 15%
AICPA to PCAOB Audit Transition – Transition from the current AICPA audit to a PCAOB audit
Daily Cash Flow Controls & Accuracy – Establish and automate robust daily cash controls and reporting systems that feed our daily cash flow planning; ensure accuracy of inputs into the daily cash flow model; develop detailed data to develop robust predictive analytics for cash flow inputs with continuous improvement in a 12-month rolling cash flow forecast
Controller Reporting Package - Design, produce, and deliver (i) the weekly KPI metrics for the Controller’s group (the “Standard Report”) and (ii) the monthly Controller Reporting Package to the Founder/CEO and CFO — including close cycle metrics, bank reconciliation status across 43 accounts, SPMF monthly reconciliation and variance, AI utilization across Treasury Operations and Corporate Accounting, internal controls dashboard, daily cash flow model accuracy statistics, revenue recognition compliance tracker, and fraud and counterparty risk early-warning indicators
AI & Process Automation Leadership: Champion AI adoption (Claude, Selenium, Power Automate) across both departments. Treasury 15%+ hours via AI; Corporate Accounting 15%+ and growing. Serve as a precursor to a new AI-first general ledger and/or ERP implementation in 2027.
Daily Cash Flow Controls & Accuracy: Establish robust daily cash controls and reporting systems; ensure 95% accuracy of inputs into the daily cash flow model.
AICPA to PCAOB Audit Transition & SEC Readiness: Lead the process to migrate from a PCAOB-audit from an AICPA audit in connection with the 2026 audit of the external consolidated financial statements. Prepare a transition plan, ensure SOX-ready internal controls framework, and build financial reporting infrastructure suitable for SEC filing requirements within 24 months.
Close Process & U.S. GAAP Compliance: Maintain four-day close cycle. No material weaknesses. Ensure 99%+ accuracy on cost center coding. Oversee consolidated financial statement preparation per U.S. GAAP.
Revenue Recognition Policy Implementation: Consistent application of the Company’s program-specific ASC 606/ASC 825 revenue recognition framework across six program categories. Implement gross-to-net reclassification.

Benefits

Incentive Bonus
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Profit Share
Medical, Prescription, Vision, and Dental insurance for employees and dependents (Wolfe pays 80% of premium)
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Wolfe pays 100% of premium)
Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
PTO (vacation and sick time)
Corporate Holidays and Floating Holidays
401(k)
Employee recognition program
Charitable Donation to a charity of your choice yearly
Employee Referral Bonus
Tuition Reimbursement
Internal Training and Information sessions
Family Picnic, Holiday Party, and other outings
Internal Culture Club