Assistant Controller

Australia-Employment; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Controller in Cincinnati, OH for a contract role on-site. The candidate will lead the monthly close, oversee a 4-5 person accounting team, prepare financial reporting, and work with executives and auditors. A CPA is required, with at least 7 years of accounting experience and strong GAAP knowledge.

The role emphasizes process improvement, internal controls, and collaboration with tax service vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Minimum 7 years of professional work experience in accounting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial statement close process and drive improvements.
• Manage a 4-5 person accounting team and develop staff.
• Prepare internal and external financial reporting and maintain accounting policies.
• Coordinate external financial statement audits.
• Ensure internal controls and cash safeguards.

Skills

CPA license

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Oracle NetSuite

Office Suite

Job description

Assistant Controller

$65 - $80 per hour | Cincinnati, OH | On-site | Consulting

Assistant Controller - Contract

A bit about us:

Our client provides facility maintenance services to retail chains and distribution and fulfillment centers across the country.

Why join us?

• Growing company
• Great culture

Job Details

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.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.