AVP, Assistant Controller

Ephrata National Bank; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA/FSA

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Wellness program

Job summary

Ephrata National Bank is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions for the institution. You will lead the monthly and quarterly closes, assist with SEC filings, and ensure GAAP compliance and strong internal controls while guiding the accounting team.

You will collaborate with senior leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory reporting to support strategic initiatives and maintain the integrity of financial data.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in banking or public company environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Knowledge of banking laws and SEC reporting.
• SOX familiarity and supervisory experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Excellent analytical and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting entries and financial reporting.
• Assist with SEC filings (Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and regulatory reporting.
• Maintain internal controls and support audits and financial analyses.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Job description

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Full Time Ephrata Corporate Office, Ephrata, PA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1796

Summary:

Performs duties to oversee all accounting and financial reporting functions for the institution. This role ensures accurate financial data, leads critical reporting cycles—including assisting with SEC filings for a publicly traded institution—and maintains compliance with GAAP, regulatory bodies, and internal policies. The Assistant Controller manages daily accounting operations, assists in audits, and contributes to financial analysis, internal controls, and strategic initiatives. This position also provides leadership and development to the accounting team.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Financial Accounting and Analysis:

Assists the SVP, Controller in the financial accounting and analysis procedures for the Bank, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Overseeing the recording of daily, monthly, and quarterly accounting entries
• Providing strategic oversight of key accounting functions—including fixed assets, accounts payable, accruals, and general ledger reconciliations—driving accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to internal controls across the Bank
• Assisting the SVP-Controller with monthly and quarterly Federal income tax calculations
• Assist in maintaining and enhancing internal controls related to the accounting function
• Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and other required reports
• Coordinate with internal teams, legal counsel, and external auditors to meet all reporting deadlines
• Help maintain and enhance internal controls related to financial reporting and disclosure processes
• Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual internal and external financial statements
• Assist with regulatory reporting for agencies such as FDIC, OCC, FFIEC, or others as applicable

Financial Analysis & Support:

• Participate in the preparation of the annual budget with input and support from department leaders
• Assist with forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting
• Support other functional areas within the bank with financial insights
• Contribute to strategic projects, system implementations, and process improvements

Leadership & Team Development:

• Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff
• Provide coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement

Required Education and Experience:

• 6-8 years of relevant experience
• Accounting experience, preferably in a financial institution or public company
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
• Extensive knowledge of banking laws and regulations
• Experience with SEC reporting, SOX compliance, or public accounting preferred
• Supervisory experience required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and internal controls
• Familiarity with SOX compliance frameworks and financial institution regulations
• Strong analytical skills and advanced Excel proficiency
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities
• High degree of integrity and professional judgment
• Aptitude for math and accounting
• The ability to think analytically, to solve problems, and to make decisions
• A high degree of confidentiality
• Organized and high attention to detail
• The ability to complete tasks by specified deadlines

ENB Operational and Functional Competencies

ENB SET Competencies (Strategy, Execution, and Talent)

Supervisory Requirements:

This position has supervisory responsibilities.

This job operates in a professional work environment. This role routinely involves standard office equipment such as computers, monitors, mouse, keyboard, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, calculator, and fax machines. Due to the physical location of this position, phone ringing, and people conversing, it may be difficult to hear at times and therefore easily distracting.

Physical Demands:

Ephrata National Bank promotes an equal opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodations of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear. Specific vision required by the job includes close vision, distance vision, and ability to focus. While this position is primarily sedentary, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls, reach with hands and arms, bend, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, including standard computers and copy paper boxes, and must be able to open and close filing cabinets and drawers.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. Flexibility in schedule is required, particularly when meeting deadlines, and is crucial to include possible periods of overtime.

Pay Transparency:

Salaries may vary based on geographic location, market data, and individual skills, experience, and education. This role is incentive-eligible, with payment based on company, business, and/or individual performance.

Additionally, as part of our Total Rewards program, Ephrata National Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

• medical plans with prescription drug coverage
• health savings account and/or flexible spending account
• dependent care flexible spending account
• dental and vision insurance
• life insurance
• 401(k) program with employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• paid time off programs including holiday pay, jury duty, and bereavement
• disability insurance coverage and maternity and parental leave
• educational assistance and a robust wellness program with financial incentives

No travel is required for this position.

EEO Statement:

Ephrata National Bank is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and position responsibilities. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The employee is expected to adhere to all of Ephrata National Bank’s procedures and to act as a role model in adherence to the bank’s policies.