Assistant Controller

Ringside Talent; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ringside Talent seeks an Assistant Controller to support the Controller and strengthen accounting operations in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and supervisory exposure. The position offers leadership opportunities and a path toward the Controller seat within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Experience supporting or participating in external audits.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger and month-end close.
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Help manage the annual audit process, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls across the accounting function.
• Review account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and reviewing their work.
• Identify and help implement process improvements within the accounting function.
• Step in for the Controller on key deliverables and decisions as needed.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Month-end close

Leadership

Audit support

Budgeting & forecasting

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

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 great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take on a key leadership role supporting the Controller and strengthening the organization's accounting operations, in a hybrid role based in Columbus, OH.

Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger and month-end/year-end close
• Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Help manage the annual audit process, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation
• Support the development and maintenance of internal controls across the accounting function
• Review account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and reviewing their work
• Identify and help implement process improvements within the accounting function
• Step in for the Controller on key deliverables and decisions as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including some supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end/year-end close processes
• Experience supporting or participating in external audits
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a hybrid work environment

What Our Client Offers

• A clear runway toward the Controller seat for the right person
• Real involvement in audit strategy and internal controls design, not just execution
• Opportunity to lead and develop accounting staff
• A finance leadership team that invests in growing its bench strength