Assistant Controller

RRI, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

RRI, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller in Columbus, Ohio, to assist in managing the accounting team and ensuring timely financial statements. The role includes preparing audited financial statements and maintaining communication with senior management.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, 5 years of experience, and strong analytical and communication skills. You must also be detail-oriented and have solid computer skills, particularly in MS Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.
• 5 years’ experience in accounting, with at least three years in public accounting preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in managing the accounting team.
• Prepare annual and quarterly financial statements in compliance with GAAP.
• Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations.

Skills

Analytical ability

Attention to detail

Solid computer skills (MS Office, Oracle applications)

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Master's in business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle applications

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Controller reports to the Controller and assists in managing the accounting team, ensuring monthly financial statements are issued timely and accurately to support senior management decision making. The role also supports compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the preparation of multiple audited financial statements each year, and maintains effective communication with senior management, investors, and operating departments (e.g., Marketing, Operations, Franchising).

Position Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in leading and managing staff through coaching, motivation, and providing direction to deliver expected results
• Work with the Controller group to close monthly financial results
• Understand and succinctly communicate complex financial information and GAAP to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ensure the accuracy of reported financial results and establish necessary processes within and outside of Accounting to ensure such accuracy
• Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to identify and proactively correct system and accounting operational issues to improve accounting efficiency and accuracy
• Prepare annual financial statements for six companies
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for each of the Companies in compliance with GAAP
• Provide insight into business trends and root causes and anticipate issues and needed adjustments in order to avoid reactionary behavior
• Assist the Controller in proactively coordinating and leading the timely completion of each of the annual audited financial statements, acting as the primary point person with external auditors
• Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Generate and review large quantities of data using internal and external computer systems
• Establish processes and information to support analyses of reported financial results on an ongoing and ad hoc basis
• Proactively communicate to constructively influence staff and senior management on operational decisions, including creating corrective action plans
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. A Master’s in business is a plus.
• 5 years’ experience in accounting, with at least three years in public accounting (preferred).
• Analytical ability with a keen attention to detail.
• Solid computer skills in MS Office with emphasis on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Oracle applications, and the adaptability to learn new applications quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Detail‑oriented personality.

Additional Information

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran