Controller

Confidentiel; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidentiel in Columbus, OH is seeking a Controller who wants real ownership of the finance function and a direct line to leadership. You will manage the general ledger, close processes, payroll, AR/AP, and financial reporting on accrual and cash bases.

You will drive budgeting, forecasts, tax filings, and CPA collaboration while building scalable processes for growth. This onsite role requires five days a week in Columbus and strong leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience since degree completion.
• Hands-on QuickBooks Online experience using accrual accounting.
• Direct payroll responsibility for hourly workforce.
• Experience with A/R, A/P, invoicing, and collections.
• Cash flow reporting, budgeting, tax filing, and unemployment claims knowledge.
• Vendor relationships management, including benefits and business insurance.
• Relationship management with an outside CPA firm.
• Onsite work in Columbus, five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger and close cycles (monthly, quarterly, annual) for accrual and cash basis.
• Perform bank deposit verification and reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
• Oversee customer billing through invoicing and collections activities.
• Handle accounts payable, vendor invoices, review, approval and payments.
• Run payroll entry and processing for hourly staff; ensure compliance.
• Prepare income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports weekly to annually.
• Lead budget preparation and rolling forecasts for leadership visibility.
• Coordinate tax filings at federal, state, and local levels; manage unemployment claims.
• Collaborate with outside CPA on audits and tax work.
• Manage vendors for benefits and business insurance; review contracts.
• Document and improve accounting processes to scale with growth.
• Drive special projects and cross-functional initiatives as needed.

Skills

Accounting experience

Payroll processing

Accounts receivable

Accounts payable

Cash flow reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Tax filings

Unemployment claims

Vendor management

Outside CPA relationship

Procurement / contracts with vendors

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ADP

SharePoint

Teams

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Want to be the financial backbone of a growing Columbus company? We're looking for a Controller who wants real ownership: a seat close to leadership, a hand in every corner of the finance function, and the freedom to build smarter processes as we grow. If you'd rather shape the numbers than just report them, and you enjoy having a direct line to the people making the decisions, this is the role for you.

What You'll Own

• The general ledger and monthly, quarterly, and annual close, with financial reporting prepared on both an accrual and a cash basis
• Bank deposit verification and reconciliation, making sure every dollar is recorded accurately and on time
• Customer billing, from invoice creation through collections, including follow-up calls on past-due accounts
• Accounts payable and bill pay, including vendor invoice review, approval, and timely payment
• Timekeeping and payroll for a largely hourly workforce, including data entry, processing, and the reporting and compliance that go with it
• Income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements, delivered on a weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual schedule
• Budget preparation and rolling forecasts that give leadership a clear view of where the business is headed
• Federal, state, and local tax filings, along with management of unemployment claims
• Day-to-day coordination with our outside CPA firm on audit and tax work
• Vendor management for benefits providers and business insurance carriers, including contract review and renewals
• Documentation and improvement of accounting processes so the team can scale without adding complexity
• Special projects and cross-functional initiatives as the business grows

What You Bring

• A bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of accounting experience since completing your undergraduate degree
• Hands-on experience with QuickBooks Online, specifically using accrual accounting
• Direct responsibility for payroll entry and processing, ideally in a company with mostly hourly employees
• Accounts receivable and accounts payable experience, including invoicing, collections calls, and bill pay
• A background in cash flow reporting, budget preparation, tax filing, and unemployment claims
• Experience managing vendor relationships, particularly benefits and business insurance
• A track record of managing the relationship with an outside CPA firm
• The ability to work onsite in Columbus, five days a week

Nice to Have

• Commission calculation and reporting for sales professionals
• Experience in a professional services or consulting firm
• Familiarity with ADP, SharePoint, and Teams