Senior Director, Assistant Controller

Capital Blue Cross

. Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-layered accounting organization .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHarrisburg • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $147,340 - $273,630 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in accounting leadership, compliance with GAAP and NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles, and the ability to modernize accounting operations. Proven track record in mentoring teams, optimizing financial processes, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

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GAAP ComplianceNAIC Statutory Accounting PrinciplesPeople LeadershipPublic Accounting ExperienceContinuous Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingJournal Entry ReviewReconciliationPerformance Metrics EstablishmentAccounting Policy ApplicationClose Process OptimizationRisk IdentificationInternal Controls OversightAutomated Process DesignSuccession Planning

Soft Skills

MentoringLeadership DevelopmentCollaborationThought Partnership

Tools & Technologies

Accounting SystemsData Flow Optimization

Certifications & Qualifications

CPABachelor's DegreeAdvanced Degree

Industry Keywords

Health InsuranceManaged CareRegulated Financial ServicesBig Four Firm Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, mentor, and develop a multi-layered accounting organization
Build leadership capability and succession planning
Establish roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics
Recruit, develop, and retain accounting talent
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Ensure compliance with GAAP and NAIC Statutory Accounting Principles
Provide technical accounting leadership and ensure consistent application of accounting policies
Modernize accounting operations and optimize close processes
Design scalable, automated, and standardized processes
Partner with Finance and IT to optimize systems and data flows
Lead continuous improvement initiatives
Lead external GAAP and NAIC Statutory audits
Oversee internal controls over financial reporting and Model Audit Rule compliance
Identify and remediate risks
Ensure regulatory compliance
Serve as a thought partner to the VP, Finance and Controller

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience
Minimum 5 years of people leadership
Experience in health insurance, managed care, or regulated financial services preferred
Public accounting experience with Big Four firm preferred
Bachelor’s degree required
CPA strongly preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Onsite work required on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Holidays
Volunteer time off
Incentive Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible work environment
Training and continuing education
Community volunteering opportunities