Global Controller

Job Details

• Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
• Location: Jefferson Hills, PA (South of Pittsburgh, PA)
• Division/Department: Corporate/Finance
• Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

About the Role

The Global Controller is a key leader, responsible for driving the integrity, scalability, and excellence of the company’s global financial operations. This role offers the rare opportunity to combine technical accounting leadership with meaningful impact in a business that is innovating and expanding on a global stage.

Responsibilities

• Lead global accounting operations (close, consolidation, financial statements) and core processes (AR/AP, credit, sales tax), ensuring strong controls, clear accountability, and consistent, high-quality execution
• Build, mentor, and elevate a high-performing global accounting team, establishing clear standards, developing talent, and fostering a culture of ownership and continuous improvement
• Serve as the company’s technical accounting leader, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP (and IFRS where applicable), leading external audits, and strengthening the overall internal control environment
• Drive standardization, automation, and scalability across global processes, including strong ERP governance (Microsoft Dynamics 365)
• Improve working capital performance and drive discipline around the cash conversion cycle
• Lead cost accounting and management reporting, providing clear insights into margin drivers across manufacturing and distribution, including inventory governance, overhead rates, WIP/COGS, and variance analysis
• Partner closely with the CFO and leadership team on strategic initiatives, including budgeting and forecasting, acquisition diligence, and post-acquisition integration

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA, CMA, or Equivalent
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including recent Controller-level leadership
• Experience leading global accounting, close, and consolidation processes
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and strong technical accounting capabilities
• Proven ability to build, lead, and retain high-performing teams
• Demonstrated success improving processes, systems, and controls in a growing or complex organization
• Ability to travel internationally as needed
• ERP implementation or optimization experience (Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-currency environments
• Mechanical engineering or manufacturing experience, including inventory and cost accounting
• Tax accounting and coordination with external advisors
• Experience supporting M&A, integrations, or global expansion

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems is a plus

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and employee recognition programs
• Onsite gym, wellness programs, and walking trails
• Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives

Pay

Competitive compensation package

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position