Contract Controller - Beechmont

Clark Schaefer Hackett; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clark Schaefer Hackett seeks a hands-on Contract Controller for Beechmont, OH. You will lead day-to-day accounting, manage month-end close, and strengthen financial processes. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced setting and improves controls and reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities include reconciliations, financial statements, and process improvements. Automotive dealership experience and Tekion know-how are highly valued, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle responsibilities.
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting/ERP systems.
• Automotive dealership industry experience preferred.
• Experience with Tekion accounting software highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations, investigating discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Review transactions to ensure GAAP compliance and policy adherence.
• Maintain accuracy of accounting data within Tekion and systems.
• Lead monthly close process with journals, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare monthly statements and management reports.
• Analyze results, identify variances, and propose improvements.
• Assist with audits and supporting schedules and documentation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow activities.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tekion

Job description

Job Opportunity: Contract Controller in Beechmont, OH

Do you have experience working in a car dealership environment and managing full-cycle accounting, including bank reconciliations and month-end close processes? If you answered yes, we want to speak with you!

Our client is seeking an experienced

Job Opportunity: Contract Controller in Beechmont, OH

Are you a hands-on accounting professional who enjoys digging into the details, solving problems, and creating order from complexity?

Do you have experience working in a car dealership environment and managing full-cycle accounting, including bank reconciliations and month-end close processes? If you answered yes, we want to speak with you!

Our client is seeking an experienced Contract Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, oversee month-end close activities, and help clean up and strengthen existing financial processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys improving systems, controls, and reporting accuracy.

What You'll Do:

Accounting Operations

• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting data within the organization's financial systems, including Tekion.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze financial results and identify unusual variances, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

Financial Cleanup & Process Improvement

• Review and correct historical accounting records, account coding, and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve unreconciled balances and longstanding accounting discrepancies.
• Lead efforts to clean up balance sheet accounts and accounting issues inherited from prior processes.
• Develop and implement improved accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Recommend and execute process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into financial performance.

Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with annual audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.

What We'd Look For:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle accounting responsibilities.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated success with bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, month-end close processes, and accounting cleanup projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in the automotive dealership industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Tekion accounting software is highly desirable.

Why Apply?

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by strengthening accounting processes, improving financial reporting accuracy, and helping bring structure and organization to a growing operation. If you enjoy taking ownership, solving complex accounting challenges, and partnering with leadership to drive financial excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA)

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