Controller

Totlani & Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Totlani & Partners is conducting a confidential search for a Corporate Controller in Cincinnati, OH. This executive will lead the accounting organization, ensure US GAAP reporting, and strengthen internal controls across multi-state operations.

Reporting to the CFO, the role oversees treasury, payroll, project accounting, and governance, guiding the finance team through complex multi-state environments and ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Audit Manager.
• Public company reporting experience or experience within a publicly traded organization's subsidiary.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience in construction, industrial, engineering, EPC, or manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in WIP accounting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and multi-state operations. Union payroll experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, and corporate reporting packages.
• Establish and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls and financial governance.
• Direct all accounting operations, including General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Project Accounting.
• Lead treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and banking relationships.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, compliance, and operational performance.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the accounting and payroll teams.

Skills

Leadership

US GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

ASC 606 revenue recognition

WIP accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Job description

Now Hiring | Corporate Controller | Cincinnati, OH

We are conducting a confidential search for a Corporate Controller on behalf of a well-established industrial construction organization headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this executive will lead the company's accounting organization and serve as the technical accounting and financial reporting leader. The position is responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, SOX compliance, treasury management, payroll, project accounting, and

corporate governance within a complex, multi-state operating environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process in accordance with US GAAP.
• Oversee financial reporting, consolidations, and corporate reporting packages.
• Establish and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls and financial governance.
• Direct all accounting operations, including General Ledger, AP, AR, Fixed Assets, Payroll, and Project Accounting.
• Lead treasury operations, cash flow forecasting, and banking relationships.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy, compliance, and operational performance.
• Develop, mentor, and lead the accounting and payroll teams.

Qualifications

• Active CPA required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Audit Manager.
• Public company reporting experience or experience within a publicly traded organization's subsidiary.
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Experience in construction, industrial, engineering, EPC, or manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in WIP accounting, percentage-of-completion accounting, and multi-state operations. Union payroll experience is highly desirable.