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

The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A CPA is preferred but not required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, preferably in a manufacturing or project-based environment. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

Strong technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and a practical, detail-oriented approach to managing day-to-day finance activities are required. Experience with ERP systems, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy is beneficial.

Skills

• Strong technical accounting expertise
• Leadership capability
• Practical, detail-oriented approach to managing day-to-day finance activities
• Experience with ERP systems
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Long-term financial strategy

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $170,000 annually, along with comprehensive benefits package.

Pay

$130,000 - $170,000 annually

Schedule

Ongoing, Onsite