Assistant Controller

Ringside Talent; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership development

Audits involvement

Team leadership opportunities

Finance leadership group

Job summary

Ringside Talent is seeking an Assistant Controller in Cleveland, OH for a hybrid role that partners with the Controller and leads the accounting function. You will own the close process, prepare GAAP-compliant statements, and supervise staff accountants.

This position offers a visible leadership path, hands-on involvement in audits and control design, and the opportunity to develop and lead a team of accountants within a finance leadership group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with some supervisory responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and the close cycle.

Responsibilities

• Run the close process day to day and review entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Review draft financial statements for GAAP accuracy.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate responses to auditor requests.
• Reinforce internal controls across accounting processes.
• Manage, coach, and review the work of staff accountants.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve accounting systems.
• Cover for the Controller on key tasks and decisions when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

ERP proficiency

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accountant to serve as the Controller's right hand and take a bigger role in leading the accounting function, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Run the close process day to day and review the entries, accruals, and reconciliations that feed it
• Review draft financial statements for accuracy and GAAP compliance
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate responses to auditor requests
• Reinforce internal controls across accounting processes
• Manage, coach, and review the work of staff accountants
• Help with budgeting, forecasting, and variance reviews
• Find opportunities to simplify workflows and get more from accounting systems
• Cover for the Controller on key tasks and decisions when needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including some supervisory responsibility
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and the close cycle
• Experience supporting external audits
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Clear communicator who is comfortable leading and developing others

What Our Client Offers

• A visible leadership role with a natural line of sight toward the Controller position
• Hands-on involvement in audits and control design
• The chance to develop and lead a team of accountants
• A finance leadership group that invests in building its next leaders