Controller / Accounting Manager

Kiemle-Hankins; Perrysburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiemle-Hankins seeks an accomplished accounting professional to join our leadership team. This hands-on role focuses on accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and driving improvements across accounting processes.

You will manage monthly close, prepare financial statements, oversee general ledger activity, and support budgeting and forecasting while ensuring GAAP compliance and collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA certification preferred but licensure not required.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis and insights to leadership.
• Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Ensure integrity of financial data and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with fixed assets, accruals, and inventory/work-in-process accounting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Support external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Supervise accounting staff, including review of work and performance guidance.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Prepare financial reports and ad-hoc analysis for management decision-making.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP

Variance analysis

Internal controls

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification preferred

Job description

This individual will work closely with the Executive Leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and drive continuous improvement across accounting processes. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional looking to take the next step into leadership while gaining exposure to strategic financial initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and review financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Analyze financial results and provide variance analysis and insights to leadership
• Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Ensure integrity of financial data and maintain accurate accounting records
• Assist with fixed assets, accruals, and inventory/work-in-process accounting
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies
• Support external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to auditor requests
• Supervise accounting staff, including review of work and performance guidance
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting processes
• Prepare financial reports and ad-hoc analysis for management decision-making

Qualifications, Education & Experience

• CPA strongly preferred (current licensure not required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience in public accounting and/or industry preferred