Assistant Controller

Atlantic Group; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Atlantic Group is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Controller for Harrisburg, PA, in a hybrid schedule. The role leads accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end close, while strengthening internal controls and process improvements to support scalable growth.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience with at least 5 in leadership, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and CPA is strongly preferred. Deep GAAP knowledge and ERP expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting experience; 5+ years in leadership.
• Experience with GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Public accounting background beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the accounting team and processes.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting.
• Provide GAAP guidance and maintain accounting policies.
• Drive accounting workflows, data accuracy, and efficiency.
• Oversee external audits, controls, and risk management.
• Partner with teams to enhance ERP and financial operations.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting systems

Job description

Job Overview – Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Compensation: $185,000–$200,000/year + bonus

Location: Harrisburg, PA

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group is hiring a Senior Director, Assistant Controller in Harrisburg, PA for our client, leading accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and process improvement within an established organization. This senior leadership role will oversee accounting functions, strengthen financial processes, enhance reporting, and support the continued development of accounting systems and operations. The ideal candidate has extensive accounting and team leadership experience with strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting systems.

Responsibilities as the Senior Director, Assistant Controller:

• Accounting Leadership: Lead and develop the accounting team while establishing clear responsibilities, performance expectations, and effective operating processes.
• Financial Close & Reporting: Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Technical Accounting: Provide accounting guidance, maintain accounting policies, and ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable reporting requirements.
• Accounting Operations: Lead initiatives to improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, data accuracy, and operational efficiency.
• Audit & Controls: Oversee external audit activities, internal controls, compliance requirements, and the identification and resolution of financial risks.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Partner with finance, technology, and business teams to enhance ERP systems, accounting processes, and financial operations.

Qualifications for the Senior Director, Assistant Controller:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Certification: CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Experience: 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years of accounting leadership experience, is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience within a complex corporate or regulated environment is preferred, with public accounting experience beneficial.
• Technical Skills: Strong ERP, financial reporting, and accounting systems experience is required.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong accounting leadership, team development, process improvement, analytical, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.