AVP, Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

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.

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

• 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

• 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

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

• 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
• Professional demeanor
• The ability to complete tasks by specified deadlines

ENB Operational and Functional Competencies

ENB SET Competencies (Strategy, Execution, and Talent)

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.

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…