<p>Controller Opening for client in Cleveland! </p><p>This position involves overseeing the financial operations of the company to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strategic alignment with organizational goals. The candidate will play a crucial role in managing accounting procedures, financial controls, and cross-departmental relationships while driving revenue growth and cost optimization.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><strong>Financial Controls and Compliance:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage financial controls and accounting procedures to conform to governmental regulations and industry standards while ensuring operational efficiency.</li><li>Ensure all financial statements across all locations are accurate and fairly stated on a monthly basis.</li></ul><p><strong>Transactional and Tax Activities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee required transaction entries and journal entries.</li><li>Handle all sales tax payments, returns, and related journal entries.</li><li>Coordinate and produce all tax documentation as required.</li></ul><p><strong>Operational Efficiency:</strong></p><ul><li>Maintain speed and accuracy of billings and client payments by fostering relationships with customers and vendors.</li><li>Oversee purchasing, receiving, fixed assets, inventory, and payroll processes to ensure accurate recordkeeping.</li></ul><p><strong>Strategic Financial Advice:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide advice to management on strategies to increase revenue and reduce costs.</li><li>Work collaboratively with the President/CEO on driving the company’s strategic vision.</li></ul><p><strong>Banking and Cash Flow:</strong></p><ul><li>Reconcile bank statements for all locations regularly.</li><li>Manage banking relationships and ensure adequate cash flow across all divisions to meet organizational needs.</li></ul><p><strong>Partnerships and Vendor Relationships:</strong></p><ul><li>Build and maintain relationships with the company’s accounting firm and other strategic financial partners.</li><li>Research and implement more cost-effective processes, including benefit programs and company insurance strategies.</li></ul><p><strong>Desired Skills and Qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Extensive knowledge of accounting procedures, financial regulations, and tax compliance.</li><li>Strong analytical skills with the ability to provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.</li><li>Proficiency in financial management software and systems.</li><li>Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities to collaborate with customers, vendors, banks, and third-party firms.</li><li>Prior experience in managing multi-location financial operations is a plus.</li></ul><p>This role is critical to the success of the organization, as they will ensure financial accuracy, facilitate compliance with regulations, and contribute to long-term strategic growth.</p>
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented individual to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio, as a Controller. This position will initially involve responsibilities typically associated with a Senior Accountant role, with the opportunity to transition into a Controller position. The ideal candidate will play a key role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, and driving strategic financial management.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulations.<br>• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to maintain effective cash flow.<br>• Oversee month-end close activities, including reconciliations and journal entries.<br>• Perform audits and consolidate financial statements to ensure comprehensive reporting.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams to refine and improve financial processes.<br>• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts to support organizational goals.<br>• Provide insights and recommendations based on financial analysis to guide decision-making.<br>• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies.<br>• Support the transition to a Controller role by taking on additional leadership responsibilities.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team in Cleveland, Ohio. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead accounting operations within a dynamic multi-fund real estate investment company. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial management, compliance, and partnership accounting, with a strong focus on growth and leadership.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Oversee and manage all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with industry standards.<br>• Lead financial audits and compliance initiatives to safeguard organizational integrity.<br>• Handle construction accounting processes, including managing large draw schedules with lenders.<br>• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring precise financial reporting.<br>• Collaborate on partnership accounting matters, delivering timely and accurate results.<br>• Support transactional activities, leveraging prior experience in commercial real estate investment.<br>• Utilize property management accounting systems, with the ability to learn and adapt to new tools.<br>• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making and long-term growth.<br>• Mentor and guide less experienced accounting staff, fostering skill development within the team.
We are looking for an experienced and strategic VP/Director of Finance to oversee financial operations and drive organizational success through effective financial planning and analysis. Based in Pepper Pike, Ohio, this leadership role requires a deep understanding of nonprofit accounting and grants management, alongside strong technical expertise in budgeting, reporting, and compliance. The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to process improvement and financial oversight.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and provide guidance to the bookkeeper responsible for billings, accounts payable, and month-end close tasks.<br>• Conduct financial analysis and develop strategic plans to support organizational growth.<br>• Prepare and oversee regulatory reporting to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.<br>• Utilize QuickBooks and fundraising platforms like Little Green Light for accounting and financial tracking.<br>• Identify and implement process improvements, including consulting on potential software upgrades.<br>• Develop and maintain accurate budgets and forecasts to support financial decision-making.<br>• Generate and present financial reports, including month-end close documentation.<br>• Analyze operational results and provide clear explanations to stakeholders.<br>• Manage grant and fund accounting with a focus on state and federal government funding requirements.
