Assistant Controller

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Location: Cranberry Township, PA

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in-office per week)

SUMMARY

This role presents a unique opportunity to help build and scale a modern accounting function during a period of growth, operational change, and increased financial complexity.

This position offers high visibility within the organization and exposure to senior leadership. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, strengthening internal controls, and supporting the evolution of an independent accounting infrastructure as the business transitions from legacy systems and services.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the preparation and review of internal and external financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, including consolidations, reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Oversee general ledger operations and day-to-day accounting activities
• Manage and enhance accounting and financial reporting systems, including chart of accounts governance, consolidations, reporting, and access controls
• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to protect financial integrity and company assets
• Partner with FP&A to support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
• Analyze financial performance versus budget and forecast; communicate insights and trends to leadership
• Lead the standup of an independent accounting function, including planning and execution of a transition from shared or outsourced services
• Serve as primary point of contact for external auditors; manage audits and address findings
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and controls
• Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and process improvements
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team
• Collaborate cross-functionally with other stakeholders on strategic initiatives

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• CPA or CMA strongly preferred
• 10–15 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership experience in a complex or growing environment
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting expertise (U.S. GAAP)
• Experience with ERP systems; involvement in system implementations or upgrades is a plus
• Proven ability to lead teams through change, transformation, or scale
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence across functions and levels
• Continuous-improvement mindset with a history of process optimization