Senior Director, Assistant Controller

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

Job summary

Atlantic Group in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Senior Director, Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations and reporting. The role focuses on month-end close, internal controls, and process improvements within a dynamic organization.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of accounting experience with 5+ years in leadership, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP/system expertise. Hybrid work arrangement offered with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field is required.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting team; set responsibilities, performance expectations, and processes.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and reporting.
• Provide accounting guidance; maintain policies; ensure GAAP compliance.
• Improve accounting workflows, reporting, data accuracy, and efficiency.
• Oversee external audits, internal controls, compliance, and risk resolution.
• Enhance ERP systems and accounting processes with cross-functional partners.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Team development

Process improvement

Analytical

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting 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.