Controller

Lee Hecht Harrison

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$55–$67 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Business Support, Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Establish Priorities, Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Leadership, NetSuite, Problem Solving Skills, Process Development, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
12 days ago

Controller (Contract) - Accounting & Finance | On-Site (Cranberry, PA Area)

Overview:

A growing and well-established organization is seeking a hands-on Controller (contract) to support their team during a high-volume, fast-paced period. This is a critical role for someone who can step in immediately, provide leadership, and ensure accounting operations stay on track.

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity.

About the Role

This is a high-impact, roll-up-your-sleeves Controller role. You will operate at both a strategic and tactical level-leading the team while also jumping into the day-to-day accounting work as needed.

The environment is fast-paced, and processes may not be fully defined, so this role requires someone who is comfortable bringing structure, identifying gaps, and improving workflows.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support core accounting functions, including:

  • Account reconciliations

  • Journal entries

  • Month-end close activities

  • Provide leadership and direction to the accounting team while serving as a key presence in the office

  • Step in across AR, AP, and general accounting functions as needed to support business demands

  • Identify process gaps, inefficiencies, and issues-and proactively implement solutions and improvements

  • Help stabilize and organize accounting workflows during a high-demand period

  • Support timely financial reporting and operational execution

What We're Looking For

  • Strong accounting background with the ability to perform at a Senior Accountant level and above

  • Leadership experience with the ability to guide and support a team

  • A proactive self-starter who can identify priorities and take ownership without direction

  • Proven ability to find problems, solve issues, and improve processes

  • Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments with limited structure

  • Willingness to be both hands-on and strategic

  • ERP experience preferred (NetSuite or similar is a plus, but not required)

Work Environment

  • On-site, full-time role

  • Flexible start times (early morning start preferred)

  • Collaborative but high-demand environment where teamwork and adaptability are key

Why This Role

  • Opportunity to step into a critical leadership role and make an immediate impact

  • High visibility with leadership and cross-functional teams

  • Potential for longer-term opportunity based on performance

If you are interested, be sure to hit the APPLY button!

Pay Details: $55.00 to $67.00 per hour

Search managed by: Jenny Coyle

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

About the Company

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Lee Hecht Harrison