Remote Distribution Controller Jobs in Pennsylvania

  Remote    |  Full-Time  |  ~15% Travel |   Motion and Control Enterprises (MCE)      

Are you a technically deep controller who thrives in a complex, multi-entity environment and can serve as both a rigorous financial steward and a trusted business partner to operational leadership?

As Regional Controller at MCE, you will own the accounting operations and financial reporting integrity for an assigned group of subsidiary companies across a top-50 national industrial distributor with 25+ specialized companies and 60+ facilities. You will manage monthly close, multi-company consolidations, lease accounting, multi-state sales and use tax compliance, and percentage-of-completion revenue recognition  while partnering directly with subsidiary general managers to provide the financial insight they need to run their businesses. This is a high-visibility role reporting to the Corporate Controller, with real scope, real responsibility, and a team of subsidiary-level accounting staff to develop.

If you have 10 or more years of progressive accounting leadership experience in distribution or manufacturing, hands-on technical expertise in ASC 842, SALT, and POC accounting, and the interpersonal skills to work effectively across a multi-entity organization, we want to hear from you.

We take care of our team with a full benefits package:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with a generous company match.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement — we invest in your development.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Voluntary benefit products.

Accounting Operations and Monthly Close

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and monthly close for multiple subsidiary companies within an assigned region, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements.
• Manage multi-company consolidations including intercompany eliminations for regional and corporate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and approve financial statements — income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements — for assigned entities.
• Calculate and report budget variances and key operating metrics to regional and corporate leadership.

Technical Accounting and Compliance

• Apply and maintain lease accounting policies (ASC 842) across subsidiary entities, including classification, measurement, and disclosure.
• Oversee multi-state sales and use tax (SALT) compliance, including nexus review, filings, and coordination with outside tax advisors.
• Apply percentage-of-completion accounting for applicable long-term contracts, ensuring proper revenue recognition and job costing.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over accounting transactions across the region.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Coordinate audit and tax activities for assigned subsidiaries with corporate finance and external auditors.

Business Partnership and Team Leadership

• Serve as a strong business partner to subsidiary general managers and operational leadership, providing financial insight, guidance, and support for capital investment analysis, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.
• Indirectly supervise and develop subsidiary-level accounting staff (AP, AR, payroll, and staff accountants) across assigned entities.
• Travel to subsidiary locations as needed (approximately 15%) to support close processes, systems rollouts, and staff development.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibility in a multi-entity environment.
• Distribution or manufacturing industry experience required.
• Hands-on experience with lease accounting (ASC 842).
• Experience with multi-state sales and use tax (SALT) compliance.
• Experience with percentage-of-completion accounting for long-term contracts.
• Experience managing multi-company consolidations across multiple legal entities.
• Strong Excel skills; ERP system experience strongly preferred.
• Willingness and ability to travel approximately 15% of the time to subsidiary locations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate across subsidiary and corporate teams.

Nice to Have:

• CPA certification preferred.
• Experience in a PE-backed, multi-subsidiary industrial distribution or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with Epicor Prophet 21 or other distribution-focused ERP platforms.
• Experience supporting M&A integrations or new entity onboarding.

Motion and Control Enterprises (MCE) is a top-50 national industrial distributor with roots going back to 1951. Today, MCE is a growing, PE-backed family of 25+ specialized companies delivering fluid power, flow control, rotating equipment, automation, conveyor systems, fabrication, and industrial services to manufacturers, OEMs, and MROs across the U.S. from 60+ facilities in 18+ states. Our portfolio includes companies such as RitterTech, Diversified Air Systems, Romanoff Industries, Ultimation Industries, Precision Pump and Valve, General Machinery, Ives Equipment, and many others.

MCE is growing through acquisitions and organic expansion, and the Regional Controller role is a critical part of the financial infrastructure that supports that growth. The right person will have real scope, real visibility, and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on how MCE manages its financial operations across a complex, multi-entity portfolio.

MCE is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.

If you are a technically strong controller with multi-entity experience and the business partnership skills to make a real impact across a growing industrial portfolio, we would love to hear from you.

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MCE does not accept candidate submissions from third-party recruiters or agencies. Any resumes or candidate information submitted without a prior written agreement in place will be considered the property of MCE, and no fees will be paid.

Recruiters and agencies are directed not to contact MCE employees directly regarding this or any of our other open positions.