Assistant Controller Jobs in Reading, PA (NOW HIRING)

Assistant Controller (100% Remote - Eastern or Central Time Zones)
Lead Accounting Operations. Drive Financial Excellence. Work From Anywhere.
Are you a CPA with a passion for financial leadership, complex accounting, and process improvement? Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their growing global organization in a fully remote capacity. This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on a large, publicly traded manufacturing company while enjoying the flexibility of working from home.
In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee multi-entity accounting operations across the Americas region, lead a team of accounting professionals, partner with executive leadership, and help shape the future of the accounting function through continuous improvement initiatives.
Why This Opportunity?
✅ 100% Remote Position (Eastern or Central Time Zones)
✅ Leadership role within a publicly traded global organization
✅ High impact exposure to executive leadership
✅ Opportunity to drive process improvements and best practices
✅ Collaborative, team-focused culture
✅ Competitive compensation and benefits package
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage consolidated financial reporting and complex intercompany accounting activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Partner with finance leadership to provide meaningful financial insights and support business decisions.
• Support SOX compliance initiatives and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage external audit activities and serve as a key liaison to auditors.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement packages.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across operations, finance, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong background in consolidations, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity environments.
• Experience within a publicly traded manufacturing organization.
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams of six or more professionals.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and controllership functions.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance and external audits.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS.
• Experience with large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or Workday.

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP experience highly preferred.
• Experience supporting organizations with $1B+ in annual revenue.
• background in manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with accelerated close timelines.

Work Environment
This position is fully remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within the Eastern or Central time zones. While remote, you'll remain highly connected to accounting and finance leadership through a collaborative virtual environment. Standard working hours align with Eastern Time, and the role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact without the need for daily commuting.
If you're looking for a strategic leadership opportunity that combines technical accounting expertise, team leadership, and the flexibility of a fully remote work environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Reading, PA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $140000.00 - $140000.00/yr.
Generous Time Off - 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidaysComprehensive Benefits - Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rateFinancial & Career Growth - Life insurance, short-term disability, educational reimbursement, flexible spending accounts, and an employee stock purchase plan401(k) Matching - 100% match at a 6% contribution levelInnovative Culture - We value excellence, teamwork, and long-term relationships with stakeholders, colleagues, and customers. Through innovative technology and ongoing training, we invest in our employees' skills and career development.
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.
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