Corporate Controller in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania at Purestar Group

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting and leading the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, and accounting team. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial information, manages month-end and year-end close processes, and supports strategic decision-making through financial analysis and reporting. The Controller partners closely with executive leadership, finance, operations, and external auditors to maintain compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements.

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting & Compliance

• Oversee the preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), or other applicable accounting frameworks.
• Manage external audits and coordinate responses to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations and filings.
• Supervise an accounting team of 10+
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures.

Accounting Operations

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Monitor cash management activities and financial transactions.

Internal Controls & Risk Management

• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Continuously improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting managers and staff.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, and succession planning initiatives.

Strategic Planning & Business Support

• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support business decisions.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions as needed.

EEO/AA Statement:

PureStar provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Computer / Technical Skills / Job Specific Skills:

Typically a Monday – Friday work schedule; however, may include working on the weekends or during Holidays for project completion. Hybrid model of (3) days in office, and (2) days WFH.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

All employees are responsible for their personal safety and safety of others. Therefore, all employees must:

Office environment/desk job: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.