Controller #37433
Accounting Finance Kennett Square, PA
Contract Feb 6, 2025
Accounting Finance
Job Title: Controller
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to join our client in Kennett Square, PA on a temporary-to-hire basis. This role is critical to overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while optimizing processes and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and a proactive approach to supporting strategic business goals.
Compensation:
Key Responsibilities of the Controller:
Qualifications and Skills for the Controller:
Why Join Us?
This temporary-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to step into a critical leadership role with a growing company. If you are a strategic financial leader looking to make an impact, this position provides a pathway to a permanent role while offering competitive hourly compensation.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.
Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to join our client in Kennett Square, PA on a temporary-to-hire basis. This role is critical to overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls while optimizing processes and ensuring compliance. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management and a proactive approach to supporting strategic business goals.
Compensation:
- $60 - $75/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Key Responsibilities of the Controller:
- Oversee all accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and fixed assets.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Prepare and publish financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow analyses.
- Implement and maintain effective internal controls to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Collaborate with leadership to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial projections.
- Streamline and standardize accounting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Analyze financial and operational data to provide insights that drive decision-making and business performance.
- Manage and mentor the accounting team, fostering a culture of productivity and professional growth.
- Oversee tax filings and regulatory reporting to maintain compliance.
- Support system enhancements and automation initiatives for improved efficiency.
- Maintain and update standard operating procedures for key accounting functions.
Qualifications and Skills for the Controller:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
- Experience: 5–8 years in a Controller role, preferably in manufacturing or agricultural industries.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with financial modeling.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage change, and drive process improvements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Experience with ERP systems and familiarity with automation technologies is a plus.
Why Join Us?
This temporary-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to step into a critical leadership role with a growing company. If you are a strategic financial leader looking to make an impact, this position provides a pathway to a permanent role while offering competitive hourly compensation.
About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we’ve grown from a staffing agency to a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology.
Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting www.ContemporaryStaffing.com.