Accounting Supervisor: Lead Controllership & GAAP Guidance

Penske; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is seeking an Accounting Supervisor in Reading, PA to lead a controllership team, review work, and coach staff to deliver accurate, timely GAAP-based financials.

The role blends technical accounting with leadership, overseeing month-end close, controls, and performance metrics while partnering with management to align priorities and strategic goals. CPA or MBA preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience required.
• Supervisory experience, a plus.
• CPA preferred.
• MBA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Proficiency in Qlik sense and Power Query preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication with the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving, judgment, time management, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and self-prioritize work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day and month end accounting operations by overseeing team deliverables, ensuring work meets the highest standards of accuracy, completeness, and documentation quality within established deadlines
• Translate GAAP knowledge into practical guidance, keeping procedures current and serving as the team's go-to resource on accounting matters
• Maintain a strong control environment by overseeing risk assessments and control documentation, closing gaps, and making informed recommendations that balance risk with operational efficiency
• Use performance data and KPIs to spot trends, drive accountability, and continuously raise the bar on team output and process execution
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by empowering staff to challenge the status quo and seeing improvement initiatives through to completion
• Develop and inspire your team through intentional coaching, meaningful feedback, and personalized growth plans
• Anticipate roadblocks, resolve issues, and communicate risks proactively while keeping management informed and escalating when necessary
• Build collaborative relationships across the organization, adapting communication style to effectively engage team members, peers, and senior leadership alike

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA preferred

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Qlik Sense

Power Query

Job description

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is seeking an Accounting Supervisor in Reading, PA to lead a controllership team, review work, and coach staff to deliver accurate, timely GAAP-based financials.

The role blends technical accounting with leadership, overseeing month-end close, controls, and performance metrics while partnering with management to align priorities and strategic goals. CPA or MBA preferred.