What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Precision Recruiting Solutions Group® (PRSG®)?
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