Corporate Controller

Confidential; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Corporate Controller to provide strategic and operational leadership for the accounting organization in Cleveland. You will lead all corporate accounting and financial reporting activities, oversee close processes, and maintain strong internal controls while partnering with executive leadership on financial strategy.

You will drive improvements, oversee audits, and support budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Significant progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading accounting teams and developing future leaders.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proven success managing multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Manage and develop accounting managers and team members.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy and operational initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and accounting efficiencies.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor accounting standards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic financial leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Analytical skills

Communication

Decision making

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

We are seeking a Corporate Controller to provide strategic and operational leadership for the accounting organization. This role is ideal for a finance leader who enjoys building high-performing teams, driving process improvements, and serving as a key business partner to executive leadership.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead all corporate accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial statements.
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment.
• Manage and develop accounting managers and team members.
• Partner with executive leadership on financial strategy and operational initiatives.
• Drive process improvements, automation, and accounting efficiencies.
• Coordinate external audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Monitor accounting standards and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning activities.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Significant progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading accounting teams and developing future leaders.
• Exceptional analytical, communication, and decision‑making abilities.
• Proven success managing multiple priorities in a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and key stakeholders.