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Corporate Controller

Surety HR, Inc.
Cleveland, OH Full Time
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026

Lead the Team. Build the Process. Drive the Business.

We’re conducting a search for a Corporate Controller who is more than just a strong accountant — we’re looking for a true leader.

This is a high-impact opportunity for someone who enjoys building teams, improving processes, mentoring staff, and creating structure in a fast-growing, multi-entity organization. You’ll work closely with executive leadership while leading the accounting function day-to-day and helping shape the future of the company.

If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy solving problems, and like rolling up your sleeves while leading others — this could be the perfect next step.


What You’ll Be Leading

As Corporate Controller, you’ll oversee all accounting operations while guiding and developing a growing accounting team. This role is highly visible and plays a key part in operational and financial success across the organization.

You’ll:

  • Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
  • Oversee consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities
  • Build structure, accountability, and consistency within the accounting team
  • Mentor and develop staff while creating a strong team culture
  • Improve and standardize accounting workflows and controls
  • Partner with operational leaders to improve project accounting and reporting
  • Lead accounting integration efforts for acquisitions and new entities
  • Serve as the key contact for auditors, tax partners, and executive leadership

Leadership & Team Development

We’re specifically looking for someone who:

  • Leads by example and isn’t afraid to jump into the details
  • Builds trust and accountability within a team
  • Coaches, develops, and elevates employees
  • Creates organized, scalable processes that help teams succeed
  • Brings a calm, solutions-focused leadership style to a fast-moving environment

This role is ideal for a leader who enjoys balancing strategy, mentorship, and hands-on execution.


What You’ll Bring

Required:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
  • Strong experience in project-based or percentage-of-completion accounting
  • Deep understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience leading accounting operations in a multi-entity environment
  • Proven success improving close processes and financial accuracy


Preferred:

  • CPA and/or MBA
  • Acquisition/integration experience
  • Experience building scalable accounting systems and workflows


Why This Opportunity Stands Out

  • Highly visible leadership role reporting directly to the CFO
  • Opportunity to shape processes and influence company growth
  • Collaborative leadership environment
  • Fast-growing organization with exciting expansion plans
  • Ability to make a real impact on both the business and the team


Additional Details

  • Multi-entity/project-based environment
  • Limited travel (<10%)

If you’re a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys building teams, improving operations, and driving results, we’d love to connect with you.


Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000

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