Salary Mid-Point: $175,000
Location: Pittsburgh PA
Job Type: Permanent
IFG Pittsburgh is actively recruiting a Corporate Controller responsible for overseeing all accounting operations, including financial reporting, global close and consolidation, Treasury and internal controls. It drives standardization, automation, and scalability of financial processes and systems.  The Corporate Controller will additionally support M&A accounting integration, collaborating closely with auditors and the Audit Committee. 

Responsibilities of the Corporate Controller
  • Lead the company's global accounting operations including general ledger, consolidations, project accounting, technical accounting, revenue recognition, and internal controls.
  • Establish and own formal financial reporting processes, creating the framework for accurate and timely global financial statements.
  • Drive global financial process standardization and automation, building scalable systems and controls to support growth across all plants.
  • Manage the global close and consolidation process, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and adherence to audit standards.
  • Serve as the key leader for M&A integration efforts, overseeing accounting diligence, post-acquisition consolidation, and financial system alignment.
  • Oversee the ERP and financial systems strategy.
  • Collaborate with private equity sponsors, auditors, and the Audit Committee to ensure compliance, transparency, and continuous improvement in reporting and controls.
  • Lead and mentor team across the U.S. and international locations, fostering a culture of accountability and professional growth.
  • Oversee Treasury, cash management, debt management and compliance reporting 

Requirements of the Corporate Controller
 
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • MBA and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and controllership experience, with at least 5 years in a corporate leadership role
  • Deep expertise in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting
  • Strong understanding of M&A transactions and integration within global organizations
  • Experience driving ERP improvement, implementations and process transformations strongly preferred

If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFG Partner or Matt Shaffer at 412-539-1434 x226 for additional details and confidential consideration. Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.IFG-Global.com.

ABOUT IFG

Proudly celebrating its 20th year anniversary, IFG is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005.  We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges.  We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.