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Assistant Controller
Location: Cleveland, Ohio | Full-Time, Hybrid
About the Opportunity
A growing and well-established organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting and finance team. This is a key role supporting financial reporting, the close process, internal controls, audits, and accounting operations across an international, multi-entity organization.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical accounting skills who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
What You'll Do
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple entities
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
- Assist with consolidations, intercompany eliminations, and foreign currency translation
- Prepare accurate, GAAP-compliant financial statements and reporting
- Maintain and improve internal controls and accounting processes
- Coordinate external and internal audits and prepare supporting schedules
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff
- Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting
- Support accounting system implementations and upgrades
- Partner with cross-functional teams on accounting and financial matters
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA Certification
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience
- Big 4 or national public accounting experience strongly preferred
- Private-company or PE-backed experience is a plus
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Experience with consolidations and partnership accounting
- Advanced Excel and strong accounting systems experience
- NetSuite or similar ERP experience is a plus
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Why This Opportunity?
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, or Assistant Controller looking to take on broader responsibility in a hands-on, multi-entity accounting environment.
Interested? Apply today to learn more!