Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support financial operations and help maintain accurate, timely accounting processes in Cleveland, Ohio. This role offers the opportunity to lead a small accounting team while contributing to core functions such as closing activities, reconciliations, and cash management. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, a collaborative mindset, and the curiosity to investigate issues thoroughly and improve day-to-day financial oversight.
Responsibilities:
• Provide day-to-day guidance and oversight to a small accounts payable team, helping prioritize work and maintain accuracy across transactions.
• Lead monthly closing activities by coordinating deadlines, reviewing entries, and ensuring financial records are completed on schedule.
• Perform detailed balance sheet and account reconciliations, researching discrepancies and resolving issues in a timely manner.
• Support insurance administration by handling certificates of insurance, monitoring fleet-related coverage, and maintaining vehicle title documentation.
• Manage banking and treasury functions, including cash activity oversight and administration of the company’s credit facilities.
• Use Excel extensively to analyze financial data, prepare schedules, and support reporting and audit needs.
• Assist with general ledger maintenance and contribute to the preparation of internal financial reports and audit-ready documentation.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to strengthen accounting processes and support efficient financial operations.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Prior experience in an Assistant Controller or closely related accounting leadership role is preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of month-end close, general ledger activity, and account reconciliation processes.
• Experience supporting financial reporting and external or internal audit preparation.
• Proficiency in Excel for analysis, reconciliations, and reporting tasks.
• Familiarity with banking, treasury activity, and credit line management is highly valued.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a small team while fostering a cooperative, accountable work environment.
• Team-oriented approach with strong initiative, sound judgment, and an inquisitive problem-solving style.
