Controller

CFS; Union City (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Collaborative work environment

Exposure to executive leadership

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple entities within a rapidly growing organization. This role oversees financial reporting, month-end close, treasury, and internal controls while partnering with executive leadership.

You will manage intercompany transactions, fixed assets, leases, and ERP systems, develop staff, and drive process improvements to scale the business for sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience managing the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and complex reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, treasury management, and financial reporting.
• Experience with fixed assets, capital projects, leases, and other complex accounting areas.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare, review, and distribute financial statements and schedules.
• Manage journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions across entities.
• Oversee fixed assets and capital projects, including construction-in-progress reconciliations, capitalization, and depreciation.
• Oversee accounts receivable, customer deposits, allowances, write-offs, and revenue reconciliations.
• Manage treasury functions, including cash management, bank reconciliations, loan activity, and cash forecasting.
• Oversee corporate credit card activity, employee reimbursements, and expense coding.
• Manage lease accounting, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and other complex balances.
• Serve as primary administrator for accounting systems, coordinating with vendors.
• Oversee payroll accounting, commissions, bonuses, and employee setup in systems.
• Prepare reporting packages for lenders, external accountants, auditors, and stakeholders.
• Support tax compliance, regulatory filings, annual reports, and external reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and company policies.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Support acquisitions, integration, capital investments, and growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop accounting staff; establish and improve procedures and controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, reporting, and scalability.
• Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting/ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Job description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple legal entities within a rapidly growing organization. This position will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, treasury and cash management, accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance while providing leadership to the accounting team. The Controller will serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, providing accurate financial information, supporting business growth initiatives, and driving improvements to accounting processes and controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare, review, and distribute financial statements and supporting schedules.
• Manage journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
• Oversee fixed assets and capital projects, including construction-in-progress reconciliations, capitalization, and depreciation.
• Provide oversight of accounts receivable, customer deposits, allowances, write-offs, and revenue-related reconciliations.
• Manage treasury functions, including cash management, bank reconciliations, loan activity, and cash forecasting.
• Oversee corporate credit card activity, employee reimbursements, expense coding, and related reconciliations.
• Manage lease accounting, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and other complex balance sheet accounts.
• Serve as the primary administrator for accounting and financial systems, coordinating with vendors and supporting system enhancements and integrations.
• Oversee payroll-related accounting, commissions, bonuses, and employee setup within financial systems.
• Prepare financial reporting packages for lenders, external accountants, auditors, and other stakeholders.
• Support tax compliance, regulatory filings, annual reports, and other external reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support.
• Support acquisitions, integration activities, capital investments, and other growth initiatives.
• Lead and develop accounting staff while providing technical guidance and support.
• Establish, document, and improve accounting procedures, processes, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, reporting, and scalability within the accounting function.
• Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience managing the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and complex reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, treasury management, and financial reporting.
• Experience with fixed assets, capital projects, leases, and other complex accounting areas.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.

What The Company Offers

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and company holidays
• Collaborative and stable work environment
• Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership
• Professional growth and development opportunities
• Varied responsibilities within a growing organization