Part-Time Senior Controller: Cost Accounting Leader

Civic Innovation Lab; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 81,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits

Flexible hours

Mentor in your corner

Job summary

Civic Innovation Lab in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Controller to lead cost accounting and finance operations with ownership over reporting and profitability analysis. The role emphasizes accuracy in deferred revenue, cash management, and cross-functional collaboration to support decision-making.

Ideal candidates bring extensive journal entries and reconciliation experience, strong Excel skills, and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Hands-on familiarity with Journal Entries and Bank Reconciliation work.
• Cross-functional collaboration across teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication to translate jargon into plain English.
• Proficiency in Excel and data analysis for cost accounting.

Responsibilities

• Keep deferred revenue schedules airtight as contracts renew.
• Run weekly cash positioning and short-term borrowing decisions.
• Prepare board-ready financial packages and executive summaries.
• Conduct profitability analysis by product, region, and customer segment.
• Process payroll, expense reports, and vendor payments accurately.
• Own the Cost Accounting-to-Problem Solving handoff to ensure timely reporting.

Skills

Journal Entries

Bank Reconciliation

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Excel proficiency

Cost accounting

Finance leadership

Tools

Excel

Finance software

Job description

Civic Innovation Lab in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Senior Controller to lead cost accounting and finance operations with ownership over reporting and profitability analysis. The role emphasizes accuracy in deferred revenue, cash management, and cross-functional collaboration to support decision-making.

Ideal candidates bring extensive journal entries and reconciliation experience, strong Excel skills, and a hands-on leadership style.