Financial Controller

LeaderPromos Marketing Agency; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaderpromos Marketing Agency, based in Columbus, Ohio, seeks an experienced Financial Controller to lead our accounting team and drive financial performance. This on-site role focuses on accurate financial records, risk management, and strategic planning to support growth.

You will oversee accounting operations, publish financial statements, manage budgeting, forecasting, and audits, and implement internal controls in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business with accounting emphasis; master's preferred.
• Minimum 5+ years accounting experience with supervisory exposure.
• Familiarity with GAAP and state regulations.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting team and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review period-end financial statements.
• Maintain cash flow forecasts and projections.
• Analyze monthly results for accuracy and reasonableness.
• Oversee journal entries and transactional processing.
• Coordinate audits and tax returns with CPA firm.
• Develop internal controls and protect assets.

Skills

Integrity

Work ethics

Multitask

Clear communication

Self-motivated

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's in Business Administration (Accounting emphasis)

Master's degree preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

SharePoint

Paycor

Job description

We're not just another promotional marketing agency. We're innovators, collaborators, and dedicated partners to our clients, helping them amplify their brand visibility with custom-branded products. As a top-ranked agency (PPAI #20, ASI Top 40), we're looking for a driven Financial Controller to join our team and lead the charge within our key global enterprise accounts.

Your role as an experienced financial controller is to manage and improve our organization’s financial performance and direct our accounting operations. This role is on on-site role in Columbus, Ohio. You will oversee the financial team while ensuring the continued accuracy of financial records and reports. You will leverage your experience in evaluating, and managing risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, publishing financial statements, overseeing accounting operations, analyzing financial data, monitoring expenditure, forecasting revenue, and coordinating auditing processes. Your strategic planning and exceptional numerical proficiency as a financial controller will aid our organization in maintaining positive revenue and financial growth, formulating sound financial strategies, implementing proper internal controls, achieving organizational targets, and developing financial plans that support organizational strategy.

Be a LEADER every day

What You'll Do

• Direct and supervise the Accounting Team while our policies and ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Preparation and review of period end financial statements.
• Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts and projections to effectively manage cash balances.
• Perform analytical reviews of the monthly operating results to ensure the reasonability and accuracy of reports.
• Direct the transactional processing of financial processes.
• Book required journal entries to post period activity such as Payroll, Work Comp (if reporting) and Inventory.
• Assist in the preparation of annual budget and periodic forecasts.
• Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
• Coordinate the preparation of audits and tax returns with outside CPA firm.
• Assist in maintaining all corporate records and accounts.
• Maintains financial staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees.
• Completes operational requirements by scheduling and assigning employees, following up on work results.
• Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees, planning, monitoring, and appraising job results.
• Protects operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential.
• Participate and promote sustainability through use tools, education, and training to increase awareness among staff members, vendors, and the community
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in accounting. Master’s Preferred.
• 5+ of accounting or related experience with one or more years in a supervisory capacity.
• Familiarity with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Familiarity of state regulations.
• Software Experience:

Required

• QuickBooks
• Advance skills in Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint)
• Nice-to-have, likely will have to learn:
• Common sku

Optional, But Helpful To Know

• Paycor

Required Skills

• Ability to uphold and demonstrate the highest level of integrity in all situations and recognize standards required by a regulated business.
• Strong work ethic, accountability, and team mentality.
• Able to handle multiple tasks.
• Experience articulating concepts and recommendations in a clear and concise manner.
• Must be self-motivated and work well under pressure within a dynamic, changing and fast-paced environment with strict deadlines.

Why Leaderpromos?

We Offer More Than Just Branded Merchandise; Our Focus Is Also On Fostering Career Development And Making a Meaningful Difference.

A Rewarding Culture: Focused on individual growth and success through targeted training, competitive benefits, and promotional opportunities.

A Diverse and Inclusive Workplace: We strive to create an environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work. We are committed to an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

The 'Leaderpromos Edge': Just like our clients, we strive to stand out. We leverage cutting-edge technology and global reach to deliver exceptional results. For over 25 years, our passion for creativity and client dedication has earned us a spot among the top 1% of distributors nationwide.

Leaderpromos is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.