<p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Oversee all day‑to‑day accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets</li><li>Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and management reports</li><li>Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets</li><li>Manage month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes</li><li>Coordinate external audits and manage relationships with auditors</li><li>Monitor cash flow, budgets, and forecasting activities</li><li>Ensure compliance with GAAP and relevant federal, state, and local regulations</li><li>Develop and refine accounting policies, procedures, and systems</li><li>Analyze financial performance and provide insights to senior leadership</li><li>Lead, train, and mentor the accounting team</li><li>Support strategic projects such as system implementations, process improvements, and financial planning initiatives</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to oversee financial operations and ensure the accuracy of reporting for a dynamic organization in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves managing a team of accounting professionals while streamlining processes and maintaining compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to improving financial systems and practices.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead and manage a team of accounting professionals, fostering collaboration and productivity.</p><p>• Oversee month-end closing procedures, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.</p><p>• Maintain and reconcile the General Ledger, ensuring sound multi-site and multi-entity consolidations.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to develop and standardize accounts receivable and accounts payable processes.</p><p>• Implement policies and procedures to strengthen the organization's control environment.</p><p>• Manage financial integration for acquisitions, including processes, systems, and data consolidation.</p><p>• Coordinate annual audits, serving as the primary contact for auditors and ensuring smooth fieldwork.</p><p>• Optimize cash management processes by introducing streamlined policies and reducing the number of bank accounts.</p><p>• Guide the budgeting process in partnership with organizational leadership.</p><p>• Take charge of additional finance-related projects as needed.</p>