Cherry Bekaert LLP

Controller

Cherry Bekaert LLP$125K — $145K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or FP&A roles in manufacturing
  • Strong experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Preferred exposure to asset-based lending (ABL)
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA designation is preferred
  • Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A processes
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all general accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close
  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes with leadership collaboration
  • Provide FP&A support, including variance analysis and financial modeling
  • Manage payroll processing and ensure accuracy in related reporting
  • Maintain internal controls and compliance with accounting standards
  • Support interactions with lenders related to ABL structures
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations in a manufacturing setting

Benefits

  • Onsite position with some flexibility for weather-related issues
Full Job Description
Director of Finance
Location: Mifflin/Centre Counties
Onsite (Weather Permitting)

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Manufacturing Controller / Finance Manager to join a growing organization in Central Pennsylvania. This role will play a critical leadership position, overseeing core accounting functions while supporting strategic financial planning and operational decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and manage all aspects of general accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close
  • Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, partnering with leadership to drive financial performance
  • Provide financial planning & analysis (FP&A) support, including variance analysis and financial modeling
  • Manage and ensure accuracy of payroll processing and related reporting
  • Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements
  • Support interactions with lenders, including those related to asset-based lending (ABL) structures
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, particularly within a manufacturing environment

Qualifications
  • 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, including controllership or similar FP&A leadership responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Exposure to or experience with asset-based lending (ABL) highly preferred
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
  • CPA designation preferred
  • Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and FP&A
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • Salary range 125K to 145K plus Bonus; some potential for equity
  • This is an onsite position but there is some flexibility as needed due to things like weather
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Suzanne Knowles
Search Director
Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC

P: 484-465-1202
E: [email protected]

About Cherry Bekaert LLP

Cherry Bekaert is a public accounting firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries. The company offers audit, tax, and advisory services to help clients achieve their business goals. Cherry Bekaert has a team of over 1,200 professionals who are committed to delivering high-quality work and exceptional customer service. The company has offices in several states across the US and serves clients in both the public and private sectors.
Learn more about Cherry Bekaert LLP
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$220 million

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