Controller

Location: Charleroi, PA

Reports To: Director of Finance

Department: Finance & Accounting

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Company Overview

Pennsylvania Food Corporation is a growing food manufacturing organization dedicated to producing high-quality, food-safe products while driving operational excellence, innovation, and long-term growth. We value accountability, collaboration, integrity, and continuous improvement.

Position Summary

The Controller is a key finance leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and performance of accounting and financial operations at Pennsylvania Food Corporation. This highly visible role oversees financial reporting, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory accounting, internal controls, month-end close, audit readiness, cash flow management, and accounting team leadership. The Controller partners closely with executive leadership and operational teams to provide meaningful financial insights, strengthen decision-making, improve profitability, and support continued business growth. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with manufacturing finance experience, a proactive leadership style, and the ability to operate both strategically and hands-on.

Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesFinancial Reporting & Accounting Leadership

· Lead accounting operations, including the general ledger, account reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

· Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.

· Maintain the integrity of financial data, accounting policies, and reporting processes, and communicate key financial risks, trends, and opportunities to leadership.

Manufacturing Cost Accounting & Inventory

· Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, margin analysis, and variance reporting.

· Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, and R&D to improve product costing, inventory accuracy, profitability, and waste reduction.

· Oversee inventory controls, physical inventories, cycle counts, reserves, and reconciliation processes.

Controls, Compliance & Business Support

· Develop and maintain effective internal controls across accounting, purchasing, inventory, treasury, fixed assets, and financial reporting.

· Coordinate external audits, lender reporting, tax support, capital project tracking, and other financial compliance activities.

· Support cash flow forecasting, working capital management, budgeting, forecasting, pricing decisions, capital investments, and strategic initiatives.

Systems, Leadership & Continuous Improvement

· Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members while building a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

· Improve financial systems, reporting processes, and operational visibility through effective use of ERP, reporting, and analytical tools.

· Serve as a trusted business partner across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Human Resources, Quality, Sales, and executive leadership.

Required Qualifications

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

· 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial leadership experience, including responsibility for financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and manufacturing cost accounting.

· 3+ years of accounting leadership or management experience.

· Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.

· Experience working within ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

· Strong analytical, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

· CPA or CMA designation.

· Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Plant Controller, or in a role with comparable responsibilities.

· Experience within food manufacturing, consumer products, or another regulated manufacturing environment.

· Experience with inventory-intensive manufacturing operations and complex costing environments.

· Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics, QuickBooks, Power BI, or similar reporting tools.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Pennsylvania Food Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, military status, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Pennsylvania Food Corporation provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and to individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, practices, or observances in accordance with applicable law. Employees requiring an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Employment Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the role. Management reserves the right to modify, add, remove, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs. Nothing in this job description creates an employment contract or guarantee of employment. Employment with Pennsylvania Food Corporation is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without cause or notice, subject to applicable law.

Pay: $85,000.00 - $98,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person