Assistant Controller
CFS
Pittsburgh, PA
Accounting / Auditing, Finance / Banking / Insurance
Zelienople, PA (Hybrid)
$120,000- $135,000
We are partnering with a growing industrial manufacturing company seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their leadership team. This role offers a strong blend of accounting, finance, and operational analytics while working closely with cost managers and project managers across the organization.
Overview Of The Assistant Controller Role
- Oversee and mentor a team of General Ledger Accountants
- Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Partner with operations, cost accounting, and project management teams to analyze financial performance and project profitability
- Manage and review accounting related to:
- Direct and indirect tax
- Capital expenditures (CAPEX)
- Fixed assets and depreciation
- Investments and financial analysis
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis initiatives
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
- Assist with process improvements and ERP optimization initiatives within SAP
- Prepare financial reporting and provide analytics to leadership
- Bachelorโs degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred
- Experience within industrial manufacturing environments strongly preferred
- Blend of public accounting and private industry experience highly desired
- Experience supervising or mentoring accounting staff
- SAP experience preferred
- Strong Excel and analytical skills
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Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. Weโve adapted to industry changes, listened to feedback, and expanded our services to meet the evolving needs of our clients and candidates.
In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFSโa name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industryโs leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbesโ โAmericaโs Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,โ Staffing Industry Analystsโ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobsโ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweekโs Best Practices awards, and more.