Controller

Are you a manufacturing accounting professional looking for an opportunity to lead finance across multiple business units while partnering directly with operations and executive leadership?

StaffBright is seeking a Controller for a growing transportation and safety technology manufacturer with operations in the Pittsburgh area. This highly visible role will oversee the accounting and financial performance of three manufacturing brands within a business unit, supporting financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory, budgeting, forecasting, and overall business performance. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing accounting experience, leadership capabilities, and a hands-on approach to driving financial accuracy and operational improvements.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple manufacturing entities
• Prepare and review financial statements, reporting packages, and management reports
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• Partner with operations leadership to improve financial performance and support strategic decision-making
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Manage and develop a small accounting team, providing coaching and leadership
• Support audits, process improvement initiatives, and ERP-driven enhancements
• Collaborate with corporate finance leadership on business unit performance and reporting

What We Need From You

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience leading month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory accounting
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and executive leadership
• Willingness to travel occasionally between locations

All-Star Skillset

• CPA and/or CMA designation
• Public accounting experience
• Multi-entity or multi-site accounting experience
• ERP experience, preferably Oracle
• Cost accounting and manufacturing inventory expertise
• Experience supporting business unit or plant-level financial operations

The Perks

• Highly visible leadership role with exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to oversee multiple manufacturing brands within a growing business unit
• Clear path toward future Finance Director opportunities
• Strong company culture focused on growth and employee development
• Competitive compensation package including bonus and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of the finance organization

StaffBright - Who We Are

StaffBright connects exceptional professionals with fulfilling opportunities in Finance, IT, Engineering, and Sales & Marketing. By partnering with industry-leading organizations, we help accelerate careers while delivering outstanding results for our clients. At StaffBright, we go beyond traditional staffing by fostering close collaboration with our clients, recruiters, and candidates to ensure talent needs are met efficiently. Our commitment to building long-term relationships and driving success sets us apart as a trusted partner in the staffing industry.