Senior Controller

SENIOR CONTROLLER

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid)

$115,000- $140,000

The Senior Controller is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and planning functions across multiple entities. This position ensures accurate and timely financial information, supports operational decision-making, and helps drive efficiency in accounting and reporting processes.

The Senior Controller partners with leadership to manage consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and tax coordination. This role is ideal for a senior accounting professional ready to take ownership of financial operations in a growing, multi-entity environment.

Overview Of The Senior Controller Role

• Maintain accurate financial records in compliance with GAAP and tax regulations.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management across multiple entities.
• Manage consolidated financial reporting for monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles.
• Ensure accurate revenue tracking, allocations, and related payout schedules.
• Monitor cash flow and coordinate tax planning and compliance with external advisors.
• Prepare multi-entity financial reports and dashboards to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning.
• Conduct variance analysis, consolidate results, and provide summaries highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Perform expense and profitability analyses to improve efficiency and performance.
• Develop and maintain Excel-based financial models to support cash flow, budgeting, and scenario analysis.
• Assist in modeling financial impacts of operational decisions and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations, licensing requirements, and internal policies.
• Manage vendor relationships and maintain corporate and tax documentation.
• Serve as a trusted financial resource for leadership, advisors, and stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications For The Senior Controller

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi-entity environments; public accounting or private industry experience is highly valued.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, consolidated reporting, and partnership accounting a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strategic thinker with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset.