Assistant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing (CFS); Canton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations and provide financial insights in Canton, OH. The role involves reporting directly to the Controller and managing a team while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and have at least 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Retirement plan

PTO + paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Career development support

CPA assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory duties.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, and monthly close.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

Skills

GAAP

financial reporting

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

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Creative Financial Staffing (CFS) provided pay range

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Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $110,000.00/yr

Job title: Assistant Controller

Location: On-site with potential for hybrid flexibility | Canton, OH

Schedule: Monday–Friday

Salary: $90,000 – $110,000 (based on experience)

Benefits include: Retirement plan, PTO + paid holidays, medical, dental, vision coverage, career development support and CPA assistance

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Report directly to the Controller and partner with executive leadership to drive financial accuracy, insight, and strategy
• The company has shown steady year-over-year growth and invests in systems, people, and process improvements to stay ahead.
• With a highly tenured finance department and leadership that values development, you’ll get hands-on support and advancement opportunities.
• Work with a modern ERP platform, clean close processes, and efficient workflows.
  
  

Key Responsibilities (Assistant Controller)

• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, and monthly close
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis alongside leadership
• Manage audits, compliance, and regulatory reporting requirements
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, ensuring strong controls and efficiency
  
  

Qualifications (Assistant Controller)

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory duties
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Accounting

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