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Controller
Location: Erie, PA (Onsite)
Compensation: $120,000–$150,000 Benefits
We are partnering with a well-established manufacturing organization in Erie, PA to identify a hands-on Controller who enjoys working closely with operations and leadership. This is a highly visible role offering strong long-term stability, a collaborative team environment, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across accounting, inventory, costing, and operational finance.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys being both strategic and hands-on — leading the accounting function while partnering closely with operations to improve visibility, reporting, and overall business performance.
The company offers a strong culture with long employee tenure, leadership accessibility, career growth potential, and a team-oriented environment focused on doing things the right way.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations and oversee monthly close activities
- Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Manage inventory and cost accounting processes, including job costing analysis and profitability reporting
- Partner closely with operations leadership to improve financial visibility and support decision making
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and ongoing financial reporting initiatives
- Maintain internal controls and assist with audit coordination
- Oversee ERP-related accounting processes and reporting
- Mentor and support a small accounting team while remaining hands-on in daily operations
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5 years of accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment
- Strong understanding of inventory accounting, cost accounting, and financial reporting
- Experience working within an ERP system (Epicor or similar ERP experience preferred)
- Advanced Excel and overall systems proficiency
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally with operations and leadership
- Hands-on leadership style with strong problem-solving abilities
Preferred Experience
- CPA or CMA designation
- Experience with Epicor and/or Power BI
- Exposure to government contract reporting or regulated manufacturing environments
- Experience supporting audits, compliance initiatives, or corporate insurance/risk management processes
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Highly visible role with direct exposure to leadership
- Stable, long-standing manufacturing organization
- Strong employee tenure and team culture
- Opportunity to influence processes and operational improvements
- Tuition assistance and career development opportunities
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Full-time direct hire opportunity with competitive compensation and benefits
Salary : $120,000 - $150,000