Assistant Controller
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in Worthington, Ohio. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial operations, supporting the Controller, and helping ensure timely and reliable reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a proven ability to manage closing activities, audits, and financial reporting in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and review of supporting documentation.<br>• Partner closely with the Controller to strengthen accounting operations and support day-to-day financial management.<br>• Supervise and develop a team of five accounting professionals, providing direction, coaching, and workflow oversight.<br>• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports to support organizational decision-making and compliance needs.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a key contact for financial statement audit requests and documentation.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and internal controls to help maintain consistency, accuracy, and adherence to reporting standards.
• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including work in a leadership or supervisory capacity.<br>• Demonstrated experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.<br>• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting practices.<br>• Hands-on experience supporting financial statement audits and responding to audit documentation requests.<br>• Proven ability to lead and develop a small accounting team effectively.<br>• Prior experience working within a non-profit organization is required.<br>• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
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- Worthington, OH
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
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95000 - 105000 USD / Yearly
- We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in Worthington, Ohio. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial operations, supporting the Controller, and helping ensure timely and reliable reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a proven ability to manage closing activities, audits, and financial reporting in a collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and review of supporting documentation.<br>• Partner closely with the Controller to strengthen accounting operations and support day-to-day financial management.<br>• Supervise and develop a team of five accounting professionals, providing direction, coaching, and workflow oversight.<br>• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports to support organizational decision-making and compliance needs.<br>• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a key contact for financial statement audit requests and documentation.<br>• Monitor accounting processes and internal controls to help maintain consistency, accuracy, and adherence to reporting standards.
- 2026-10-12T00:00:00Z