Assistant Controller - CPA, GAAP, Multi-Entity

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

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.