Controller
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Job Type: Onsite
Salary: $140-160k base + bonus
Client/Job Summary:
An established transportation company is seeking a Controller to oversee day-to-day financial operations and accounting to support the business. This is a highly visible position offering broad exposure to financial reporting, operational accounting, cash management, compliance, systems, and team leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full accounting cycle, including billing, payables, payroll, general ledger, account reconciliations, and month-end close activities.
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards.
- Manage revenue recognition processes and project-based accounting activities.
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and forecasting activities while supporting financial planning initiatives.
- Coordinate external audits and serve as a primary point of contact for outside accounting and tax advisors.
- Oversee payroll reporting, regulatory filings, and other compliance-related requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounting systems, processes, reporting, and internal controls.
- Partner with leadership across the organization to provide financial insights and operational support.
- Develop and mentor accounting staff, with a focus on creating scalable processes and cross-functional coverage.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- CPA designation required.
- 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
- Prior public accounting experience is highly preferred.
- Strong understanding of revenue recognition and project-based accounting concepts.
- Experience preparing financial statements and managing complex reconciliation processes.
- Exposure to multi-entity environments and consolidated reporting is a plus.
- Advanced Excel capabilities and experience with Microsoft Dynamics/NAV and Sage Intacct preferred.
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