Controller

People Architects is excited to recruit for a Global Controller for our client—a quietly industry-leading manufacturer of precision components used inside mission-critical sensing and connectivity products.

You’ll own controllership for a ~$300M international business unit with seven manufacturing sites across North America, Europe, and Asia. This is a builder-operator role: equal parts strategic finance leader and sleeves-rolled-up plant partner. You’ll be the finance cornerstone alongside the GM and HR leader, presenting in strategy and budget reviews with division leadership.

Location & Travel

• Primary hub: Northwest/Central Pennsylvania (within a 4-hour driving radius preferred).
• Flex/remote: Work primarily from your home base; be onsite ~1×/month for several days (travel/hotel expensed).
• Global travel: ~1 week per month.
• Relocation: Considered for candidates moving very close to the PA hub.

What You’ll Do

• Own full controllership: close, forecasting, cost accounting, cash/working capital, AP/AR, credit, billing, payroll, controls & compliance.
• Lead & develop a 12-person global team in a decentralized environment; set cadence, clarity, and accountability across sites.
• Translate operations to outcomes: build business analytics, health metrics, and dashboards that drive OI/ROS and controllable cash flow.
• Partner with the GM and functional leaders to shape annual budgets, capital planning, and strategy; present to senior/division leadership.
• Oversee IT/MIS for accuracy, compliance, and efficiency; guide ERP/tool roadmap
• Get into the details: walk the floor, validate inventory, understand routings/BOMs, and connect finance to the real work on the line.

Qualifications (Required and Preferred):

• Manufacturing experience is required (cost accounting depth is essential).
• Progressively senior accounting/finance roles; prior Controller scope or No. 2 ready to step up.
• Big 4 or public audit foundation strongly preferred; MBA/CPA nice to have.
• Comfort presenting to senior executives; able to own the P&L and the narrative behind it.
• Leadership style: humble, hands-on, scrappy, steady—a builder who stays close to the work. Stable track record (distance runner, not a sprinter).
• Systems: Familiarity with Oracle/SAP ERP systems is preferred but not required

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. People Architect and our clients are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Applicants for employment with any of People Architect’s clients will ever be asked to provide money (even if reimbursable) as part of the job application or hiring process.

*no external agencies/3rd parties.