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Job Description

We’re hiring a hands-on Controller to manage the firm’s core accounting and financial operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys working directly in the numbers—processing payroll, managing accounts receivable and payable, reconciling accounts, and keeping the books accurate and current. 

As a small planning and data management consulting firm, E. Holdings values accuracy, accountability, and practicality. The Controller will own day-to-day accounting functions, maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax requirements, and work closely with leadership and external CPAs to ensure smooth financial operations. 

This is an active, execution-focused role—not supervisory-only. You will be directly involved in bookkeeping, payroll, reporting, and tax compliance activities.

What You’ll Do 

Day-to-Day Accounting & Financial Operations

• Maintain accurate and complete books for multiple affiliated entities 
• Work directly in Sage to manage the general ledger 
• Perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations 
• Record journal entries and ensure proper account classification 
• Track income, expenses, and intercompany transactions 
• Maintain organized, audit-ready financial records 

Payroll, Accounts Receivable & Accounts Payable

• Process payroll through Sage, including entries, payments, and filings 
• Prepare and file payroll tax payments 
• Manage accounts receivable: invoicing, payment application, and follow-up 
• Manage accounts payable: vendor payments, expense coding, and reconciliation 
• Reconcile payroll, AR, and AP activity to the general ledger 

Tax Compliance & Reporting 

• Prepare and file federal, state, and local business and payroll tax filings 
• Maintain PA and OH tax compliance, including local and municipal filings (PA EIT) 
• Prepare and submit quarterly estimated tax payments 
• Track deadlines with a tax compliance calendar 
• Identify, research, and resolve discrepancies or tax notices 

Month-End, Year-End & External Coordination

• Complete month-end close activities 
• Prepare internal P&L and balance sheet reports 
• Support year-end close and annual tax filings 
• Coordinate with external CPAs and tax preparers 
• Maintain well-organized financial and tax documentation

Reporting & Deliverables 

• Monthly: Payroll processing, bank/credit card reconciliations, AR/AP reconciliation, general ledger review 
• Quarterly: Estimated tax filings and payments, payroll tax filings, internal financial statements 
• Annual: Year-end close, W-2 and 1099 preparation, support for business tax returns, audit-ready documentation 

Qualifications 

• 4–6 years of hands-on accounting or controllership experience 
• Demonstrated experience with payroll, AR, and AP 
• Strong knowledge of PA and OH tax requirements, including local/municipal filings 
• Proficiency with Sage accounting and payroll systems 
• Comfortable working independently in a small-office environment 
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through 

Licenses/Certifications: 

• Valid driver’s license 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

You’ll have meaningful ownership of the firm’s financial operations in a small consulting environment. You’ll work directly with leadership, manage the full accounting cycle, and ensure systems run efficiently and accurately. We offer a collaborative, professional culture, flexible scheduling, and the opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the firm’s success.