Controller

Ciresiandmorek; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CiresiMorek seeks an experienced accounting leader to oversee the organization’s financial reporting and internal controls. You will manage month-end close, general ledger, audits, and inventory controls, delivering timely statements to executive leadership.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and 5+ years in progressive finance roles, with CPA or MBA preferred. You’ll collaborate across the business to drive reliable reporting and strong accounting practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience, including Controllership responsibilities.
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, general ledger activities, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accounting procedures and internal controls to ensure reliable, accurate, and auditable financial reporting
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities while ensuring compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
• Oversee inventory accounting and control processes, including physical inventories, and ensure financial systems and reporting processes accurately support business activity
• Prepare forecasts, financial analyses, and management reporting while partnering across the business to identify trends, improve processes, and support financial and operational decision-making

Skills

Controllership

General ledger

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Core Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive Finance and Accounting experience, including Controllership responsibilities
• Strong experience with general ledger accounting, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting

Preferred Requirements:

• CPA, MBA, or related advanced degree/certification

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the organization’s accounting activities while ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and sound accounting practices. This individual will oversee month-end close, general ledger activities, balance sheet reviews, financial audits, inventory controls, and accounting processes while providing timely financial analysis and reporting to executive leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Manage month-end close, general ledger activities, account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews, and preparation of accurate and timely financial statements
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accounting procedures and internal controls to ensure reliable, accurate, and auditable financial reporting
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities while ensuring compliance with established accounting policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
• Oversee inventory accounting and control processes, including physical inventories, and ensure financial systems and reporting processes accurately support business activity
• Prepare forecasts, financial analyses, and management reporting while partnering across the business to identify trends, improve processes, and support financial and operational decision-making

CiresiMorek is a team of experienced industry professionals known for a hands-on, relationship-driven approach. Having completed 3,500+ searches, we are more than just headhunters; we are industry advisors behind every successful placement.

Confidentiality is guaranteed.