Assistant Controller

Divisions Maintenance Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision coverage on

401K match up to 4% with immediate v

Paid caregiver leave

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off to volunteer

Job summary

Divisions Maintenance Group in Cincinnati, OH is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the corporate accounting team through the monthly close, policy enforcement, and technical accounting matters. This role partners with the CFO, General Counsel and external auditors and offers high visibility and opportunities to drive process improvements in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, at least seven years in accounting, and a proven track record mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA license active required.
• 7+ years accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly financial statement close process and drive process improvements.
• Manage 4–5 direct/indirect reports, staffing, coaching and career development.
• Review journal entries and reconciliations with accuracy and timelines.
• Coordinate external financial statement audit and reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies compliant with U.S. GAAP.
• Oversee general ledger system and sub-systems; support tax compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Oracle NetSuite

Job description

Title: Assistant Controller

Reports To: Corporate Controller, Chief Accounting Officer

Department: Accounting

Location: Cincinnati, OH

Position Status: Salary Exempt

About DMG:

Divisions Maintenance Group provides facility maintenance services to retail chains and distribution and fulfillment centers across the country.

We are leading the way with our technology, creating world-class products that are revolutionizing the industry and fulfilling our brand promise of “Uninterrupted Peace of Mind.”

DMG is a Certified Great Place to Work with a strong, inclusive culture and top-notch benefits.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a motivated candidate for the role of Assistant Controller. This position will play a key role in leading a high performing corporate accounting organization. The position will have primary responsibility for the monthly financial statement close process, accounting policy, and technical accounting matters. The position will enjoy a high degree of visibility across the company and will regularly interact with the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel, and other members of the executive team, as well as external auditors and other vendors. The ideal candidate has a continuous process improvement mindset and is ready to lead a high performing team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead the monthly financial statement close process. Identify and drive process improvement opportunities. Seek continuous improvement in the close process.
• Lead a high-performing corporate accounting function of 4-5 direct and indirect reports. Drive and maintain appropriate staffing levels within the team. Hire for open positions and onboard new team members as needed. Develop and drive career progression and training plans for team members. Prioritize coaching and development of junior team members.
• Utilize strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and timely resolve issues as they arise. Escalate issues as needed.
• Review manual journal entries and reconciliations.
• Coordinate the Company’s external financial statement audit.
• Prepare internal and external financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain accounting policies that are in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare documentation and analysis of technical accounting matters, including new accounting standards.
• Drive compliance with accounting policies across the organization. Implement and maintain appropriate internal controls.
• Safeguard and monitor the Company’s cash.
• Oversee the Company’s general ledger system and related accounting sub-systems.
• Support tax reporting and compliance with the Company’s tax service vendors.
• Coordinate with third party specialists and vendors as needed.
• Support and manage special projects as needed.

What You Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum 7 years of professional work experience in accounting. Public accounting experience is a strong plus.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active license required.
• Act with integrity at all times.
• Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks to complete assignments on time under the pressure of deadlines.
• Demonstrated management skills with ability to effectively motivate and mentor a high performing team.
• Strong process focus with demonstrated continuous improvement mentality.
• Strong written and verbal communication, project management and interpersonal skills.
• Highly analytical and detail oriented, with an inquisitive ability for problem solving.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with internal controls.
• SaaS platform experience is a plus.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite is a plus.
• Ability to manage the stress of a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to meet the in‑person requirements of the team and/or business needs.

What You’ll Get:

At DMG, you’ll be part of an amazing team that encourages learning, growth, and advancement. Our company has an entrepreneurial spirit that rewards self‑starters and encourages employees to take charge of their own careers.

Some of our many benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision coverage on day 1.
• Dollar‑for‑dollar 401K match up to 4% of salary with immediate 100% vesting.
• Paid Primary and Secondary Caregiver leave.
• Employee Assistance Program to assist with everyday challenges.
• Paid time off to volunteer.

Divisions Maintenance Group is an equal opportunity employer.