Controller

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Controller to direct accounting and financial operations for a dealership business with multiple locations in Leesport, Pennsylvania. This position plays a central role in delivering accurate financial insight, strengthening controls, and supporting leaders with planning and performance analysis. The ideal candidate brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to managing day-to-day finance activities while helping the organization improve efficiency and prepare for continued growth.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Cook up monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting across all business locations.
• Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts, helping leadership maintain liquidity and make informed operational decisions.
• Build, maintain, and enhance internal controls to support compliance, financial accuracy, and consistency in reporting practices.
• Collaborate with executive and operational leaders to provide clear financial analysis that improves visibility into business performance.
• Support acquisition-related financial work by assisting with evaluation, onboarding, reporting alignment, and post-acquisition integration activities.
• Bring selected accounting functions currently handled by an external firm into the internal finance structure as appropriate.
• Identify process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, strengthen reporting quality, and support scalable growth in a multi-site environment.

Requirements

• Demonstrated success in a Controller role with responsibility for finance operations across more than one location.
• Background in dealership operations is strongly preferred; experience in industrial equipment or machinery-related businesses is also valuable.
• Strong knowledge of core accounting processes, financial reporting, and close management.
• Proven ability to manage cash planning, forecasting, and broader financial operations in an active business environment.
• Experience overseeing third-party accounting support or integrating outsourced functions into an internal team structure.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and confidence working with financial systems; familiarity with Procede is an advantage.
• Ability to balance strategic financial partnership with hands-on execution and day-to-day problem solving.

Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a Controller role.
• CPA certification is preferred but not required.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Familiarity with financial software and systems.

Benefits

Robert Half offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

Pay

$130,000 - $170,000 USD Per Year

Schedule

Permanent / Full Time

Contact

Contact: Sandi Nush 302-985-5234

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- Bethel, PA - onsite - Permanent / Full Time - 130000 - 170000 USD / Yearly -

We are looking for an experienced Controller to direct accounting and financial operations for a dealership business with multiple locations in Leesport, Pennsylvania. This position plays a central role in delivering accurate financial insight, strengthening controls, and supporting leaders with planning and performance analysis. The ideal candidate brings a practical, detail-oriented approach to managing day-to-day finance activities while helping the organization improve efficiency and prepare for continued growth.

Responsibilities:

• Direct day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger oversight, payables, receivables, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.

• Coordinate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing activities to ensure timely and accurate reporting across all business locations.

• Develop and monitor cash flow forecasts, helping leadership maintain liquidity and make informed operational decisions.

• Build, maintain, and enhance internal controls to support compliance, financial accuracy, and consistency in reporting practices.

• Collaborate with executive and operational leaders to provide clear financial analysis that improves visibility into business performance.

• Support acquisition-related financial work by assisting with evaluation, onboarding, reporting alignment, and post-acquisition integration activities.

• Bring selected accounting functions currently handled by an external firm into the internal finance structure as appropriate.

• Identify process improvement opportunities that increase efficiency, strengthen reporting quality, and support scalable growth in a multi-site environment.

- 2026-06-28T00:00:00Z