Global Controller
 Jefferson HIlls, PA
 Full Time
 Finance
 Senior Manager/Supervisor
The Global Controller is a senior finance leader accountable for the integrity, scalability, and effectiveness of the company’s global accounting and financial reporting. This role provides leadership across close, consolidation, technical accounting, audit, and internal controls, and serves as a key partner to divisional leadership across manufacturing, distribution, assembly, service, capital equipment, and precious metals to strengthen working capital discipline, cost control, and enterprise decision‑making.

Job Details:  
  • Type of Employment: Full-time, Permanent
  • Location: Jefferson Hills, PA (South of Pittsburgh, PA)
  • Division/Department: Corporate/Finance 
  • Reports to: Chief Financial Officer 
Responsibilities: 
  • Partner with the CFO and leadership team on budgeting, forecasting, and acquisition initiatives, including due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
  • Drive working capital improvement and cash conversion cycle performance across inventory, receivables, and payables in partnership with operational and commercial leaders
  • Lead global accounting operations, including close, consolidation, financial reporting, and core accounting functions, with strong controls and consistent execution.
  • Establish close discipline and reporting rigor, improving visibility into cash flow and margin performance to support sustained growth
  • Provide technical accounting leadership to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP (and IFRS where applicable), lead external audits, and own the internal control environment
  • Drive process standardization, automation, and ERP governance (Microsoft Dynamics 365) to support a scalable finance function
  • Own inventory and cost accounting, including valuation and reserves, work in process (WIP), cost of goods sold (COGS), overhead rates, and variance and root cause analysis
  • Oversee precious metals and foreign exchange hedging programs, including governance, controls, and accurate accounting and reporting.
  • Lead and develop a high performing accounting team by setting clear expectations, building capability, and reinforcing accountability
Qualifications:

Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

  • CPA or MBA/advanced degree
  • 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including recent Controller-level roles
  • Experience leading global accounting operations, close, and consolidation
  • Strong technical accounting skills and deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
  • Proven people leadership: build, develop, and retain high-performing teams
  • Track record of improving processes, systems, and controls in a growing or complex environment
  • Ability to travel internationally as needed

Preferred

  • ERP implementation/optimization experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 preferred
  • Experience with multi-entity and multi-currency environments
  • Manufacturing/distribution accounting experience (inventory, costing, overheads)
  • Tax accounting experience (in partnership with external advisors)
  • M&A, integration, or global expansion experience
  • Domestic and international travel as needed
  • Other duties assigned

Why Kurt J. Lesker Company:  
Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in vacuum technology and advanced manufacturing, supporting critical industries such as semiconductor, aerospace, medical, and optical. With more than 70 years of innovation, we offer employees the opportunity to contribute to cutting edge technologies in a collaborative, mission driven environment. 

We offer:  
  • Competitive compensation 
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance 
  • 401(k) with employer match 
  • Paid time off and employee recognition programs 
  • Onsite gym, wellness programs, and walking trails 
  • Electric vehicle charging stations and sustainability initiatives 
  • A collaborative, people-first culture 

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Kurt J Lesker Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  KJLC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities (unless doing so will result in undue hardship). If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to our human resources department at [email protected] or call (412) 387-9200 to provide the nature of your request.   

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