Assistant Controller

Corporate Ladder Search Partners, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Ladder Search Partners, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting and finance team. This hands-on role supports monthly close, financial reporting, consolidations, and internal controls across an international, multi-entity organization.

The ideal candidate will have a CPA, 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, and a proven track record with U.S. GAAP and ERP systems, including NetSuite. You will mentor staff and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA Certification is required.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and consolidations.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Assist with consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translation.
• Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting.
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes.
• Coordinate external and internal audits and prepare supporting schedules.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting.
• Support accounting system implementations and upgrades.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on accounting and financial matters.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

NetSuite ERP

Accounting systems

Job description

About the Opportunity

A growing and well-established organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting and finance team. This is a key role supporting financial reporting, the close process, internal controls, audits, and accounting operations across an international, multi-entity organization.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.

What You’ll Do

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Assist with consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translation
• Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting
• Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
• Coordinate external and internal audits and prepare supporting schedules
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting
• Support accounting system implementations and upgrades
• Partner with cross-functional teams on accounting and financial matters

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA Certification
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred
• Private-company or PE-backed experience is a plus
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience with consolidations and partnership accounting
• Advanced Excel and strong accounting systems experience
• NetSuite or similar ERP experience is a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Why This Opportunity?

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Supervising Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller looking to take on broader responsibility in a hands-on, multi-entity accounting environment.