Hands-On Controller: Lead Finance, Compliance & Growth

Saveway USA Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Performance bonus opportunity

Job summary

Saveway USA Corporation in Columbus, Ohio seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and strengthen the financial infrastructure as the company grows. This role combines direct accounting work with team leadership and strategic oversight.

The Controller will manage billing, payables, receivables, and transactional accounting, while guiding the team, improving reporting, and supporting budgeting and forecasting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Advanced QuickBooks knowledge strongly preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Experience preparing complete financial statements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, payroll, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Produce timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow reporting.
• Monitor cash flow and give leadership clear visibility into the company's financial position.
• Provide technical accounting guidance to team members handling billing, payables, receivables, and entries.
• Help ensure compliance with sales tax, tax exemption, and other accounting requirements.
• Assist with tax-exempt certificates and related compliance documentation.
• Analyze financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Present financial results and recommendations to executives.
• Prepare month-end and year-end reporting packages.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations.
• Coordinate annual reviews, audits, and tax requests with external CPA firms.
• Monitor compliance with company financial policies and controls.
• Establish departmental goals and performance standards.
• Assist with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Team supervision

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA designation (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Saveway USA Corporation in Columbus, Ohio seeks a hands-on Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure GAAP compliance, and strengthen the financial infrastructure as the company grows. This role combines direct accounting work with team leadership and strategic oversight.

The Controller will manage billing, payables, receivables, and transactional accounting, while guiding the team, improving reporting, and supporting budgeting and forecasting.