Assistant Controller

Position Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Newtown, Ohio

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Range: $ – $ per year (provided by Jones Lake Management; actual pay based on skills and experience)

Jones Lake Management, headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, is a private‑equity backed provider of professional pond and lake management services. With operations spanning 25+ offices across 26 states, JLM is rapidly expanding through organic growth and a robust pipeline of M&A opportunities.

• Own key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, US GAAP‑compliant financials.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, reserves, fixed assets, and consolidations.
• Assist in preparing monthly reporting packages, KPIs, and variance analyses for company leadership.
• Support the preparation and review of board and monthly operating review materials.
• Oversee AP, AR, cash management, payroll accounting, and other core accounting functions.
• Implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability—standardized reconciliations, automated workflows, documented close checklists, etc.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.
• Partner with branch operations to enhance data quality, job costing, and revenue recognition.
• Support integration of newly acquired businesses, including chart of accounts alignment, onboarding to company processes, opening balance sheet adjustments, and ongoing accounting support.
• Participate in financial due diligence, quality of earnings responses, and post‑close onboarding work streams as needed.
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors and tax advisors, coordinate audit requests and support the annual financial statement audit.
• Assist in ensuring compliance with state tax, licensing, and regulatory requirements for a multi‑location services business.
• Provide day‑to‑day guidance to accounting staff; review work and develop a team of 2–4 direct reports.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience; mix of public accounting and industry experience preferred.
• Experience with PE‑backed company and/or mergers & acquisitions preferred.
• Experience managing at least one team member.
• Proficiency with GAAP and accrual accounting.
• Highly proficient in Excel and accounting software;
  Net Suite preferred.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Bend at waist and/or knees and lift arms over shoulders.
• Sitting for extended periods of time with ability to use a keyboard.

• Multiple health plans to choose from, including the ability to participate in an HSA.
• Dental, Vision, and Company Paid Life Insurance.
• 12 Paid Holidays per year.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) with Generous Company Match.

We encourage applicants with the required skills to apply. Experience is transferable and passion is valued. We are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting, Auditing and Finance