CONTROLLERJohnstown, PA
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Employee Background Check RequiredThe Controller (Senior Director) provides strategic and operational leadership for the Accounting Department, overseeing all accounting functions, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. This position ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while driving process improvements, automation, and operational efficiency. The Controller leads and develops a high-performing accounting team and partners with the CFO & Treasurer and executive leadership to support financial decision-making, organizational objectives, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:- Strategic Leadership and Organizational Impact:
- Develop and execute functional strategies and plans that align with organizational goals and objectives.
- Recommend new initiatives, special projects, and innovations to improve organizational effectiveness and operational performance.
- Provide high-level direction and leadership to large teams or multiple functional areas, ensuring alignment with company-wide priorities.
- Drive technical innovation and excellence across the organization to enhance capabilities and competitiveness.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to shape organizational strategy and ensure alignment with client and stakeholder needs.
- Operational Oversight and Resource Management:
- Oversee the planning, staffing, and execution of large-scale projects and programs, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and strategic goals.
- Manage budgets and profit/loss responsibility for revenue growth within assigned areas, ensuring financial performance and sustainability.
- Ensure optimal allocation of resources, including technology, personnel, and funding, to meet program requirements and organizational objectives.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and innovation to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Workforce Development and Mentorship:
- Lead the recruitment, retention, and development of top talent across multiple functional areas.
- Provide advanced mentoring and coaching to managers and team leaders, fostering professional growth and leadership development.
- Promote a culture of collaboration, trust, and innovation across teams and divisions.
- Actively support employee development initiatives to enhance technical capabilities and organizational effectiveness.
- Business Development and Strategic Initiatives:
- Lead technical participation in business capture efforts and proposals to support new initiatives and organizational growth.
- Collaborate with business development teams to identify opportunities for expansion and innovation.
- Align workforce planning and technical participation with business development strategies to drive sustained growth.
- Behavioral and Leadership Excellence:
- Demonstrate the organization's values in daily interactions with staff, clients, and stakeholders.
- Seek out pertinent data, analyze complex problems, and make timely, logical decisions based on evidence.
- Adjust approaches to meet strategic goals, manage competing priorities, and adapt to evolving challenges.
- Actively pursue opportunities to improve and acquire additional knowledge and skills.
- Demonstrate personal accomplishment and a desire to excel by setting and maintaining ambitious standards for achievement.
Manager Defined Field:- Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all Finance & Accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, contract/project accounting, payroll, expense reporting, financial reporting, and cost accounting.
- Ensure accurate, timely monthly/quarterly/annual close and financial reporting; maintain compliance with GAAP, government contracting regulations (FAR, CAS, DCAA, Uniform Guidance), and tax/regulatory requirements.
- Establish and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; monitor financial reporting risks and drive corrective actions and control enhancements.
- Direct external financial audits and major tax/regulatory filings, including preparation and review of financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Lead finance and accounting process improvement, automation, and ERP/system enhancement initiatives to improve efficiency, data integrity, and reporting quality.
- Develop and execute long-range Finance & Accounting strategies, departmental goals, and resource plans to support organizational growth and financial sustainability.
- Lead and mentor senior finance and accounting leaders; drive talent development, succession planning, and a high-performance, integrity-focused culture.
- Partner with the CFO & Treasurer, executive leadership, and the Board to provide actionable financial analysis, accounting guidance, and recommendations on complex financial, operational, and strategic matters. Lead the preparation of Board-level financial reporting and support its presentation and delivery to inform executive decision-making and Board oversight.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field with 12+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least 5 years in an accounting leadership or management role.
- Proven ability to lead large teams or multiple functional areas and manage complex projects.
- Advanced leadership, strategic planning, and decision-making skills.
- Experience in workforce planning, resource management, and organizational development.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations.
- Knowledge of applicable government contracting regulations and compliance requirements, including FAR, CAS, DCAA, and Uniform Guidance.
Preferred Qualifications:- CPA or CMA certification
- Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
- Experience in a nonprofit or DoD government contracting environment.
- Familiarity with DoD standards, policies, and procedures.
- Proven ability to drive technical innovation and excellence across divisions.
- Experience supporting business development efforts, including proposal writing and capture management.
- Experience leading accounting system implementations, automation, and process improvement initiatives.
