We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead the accounting function and strengthen financial oversight for our organization in Shaker Heights, Ohio. This position will guide day-to-day financial operations, support compliance with established policies, and help ensure accurate reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings deep controllership expertise, strong leadership skills, and a background in healthcare finance.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the accounting team’s daily activities, aligning departmental structure, workload distribution, and operating efficiency with organizational goals.<br>• Mentor and develop finance staff through coaching, performance guidance, and cross-functional training to build team capability and coverage.<br>• Administer and uphold financial policies, internal controls, and documented procedures to support consistency and compliance.<br>• Ensure company assets are protected and that financial transactions are recorded completely, accurately, and on schedule.<br>• Provide oversight for the financial operations of affiliated entities, including review of controls, transaction activity, and procedural adherence.<br>• Lead treasury activities and cash management practices to maintain liquidity and support sound financial decision-making.<br>• Supervise payroll administration and provide backup support when necessary to maintain uninterrupted processing.<br>• Serve as the primary finance contact for external auditors, banking partners, and insurance representatives.<br>• Manage the annual audit cycle by organizing schedules, preparing required documentation, and coordinating responses to auditor requests.<br>• Monitor accounts payable, payroll disbursements, and receivables reserves to promote timely payments, appropriate cash balances, and accurate financial evaluation.
We are looking for an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for a growing organization in Cleveland, Ohio. This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial reporting, supporting sound business decisions through analysis and forecasting, and maintaining strong compliance across payroll, tax, and audit activities. The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong technical accounting knowledge, and a background in construction or project-based financial environments.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly close cycle and produce timely financial statements that reflect accurate operating results.<br>• Prepare, review, and file quarterly tax documents while maintaining active state registrations and related compliance records.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity, verify journal entries, track receivables, and ensure vendor disbursements are processed correctly and on schedule.<br>• Develop and maintain work-in-progress reporting, partnering with operations teams to support accurate month-end project accounting.<br>• Ensure accounting practices align with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies across all reporting processes.<br>• Respond to audit requests by organizing documentation, coordinating deliverables, and supporting external or internal review activities.<br>• Supervise accounting staff by providing coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing development support.<br>• Manage payroll administration and related reporting to ensure employees are paid accurately and in compliance with applicable requirements.<br>• Create forecasts, evaluate financial trends, and explain budget-to-actual variances to help management make informed decisions.