Assistant Controller

Step into a pivotal Assistant Controller role within a well-capitalized franchishee operator based in Columbus, OH, where you’ll lead accounting operations and sharpen your managerial impact in a growing environment.

• Hands‑on impact:
  Directly support month‑end close and cleanup of legacy payroll and accounting processes in a multi‑entity, acquisitive environment.
• Career progression:
  Opportunity to prove yourself for a future leadership role while working closely with current management on process improvement.
• Growth environment:
  Backed by a highly respected Midwest investment firm, the company has plans to continue to scale via an acquisitive business model which will support your professional growth.

• Strong Public Accounting & Controls Expertise:
  Need for someone with Big Four or public accounting background to bring heavy controls expertise and lead the cleanup of legacy accounting processes.
• Multi‑Entity & Acquisition Accounting
  
  Experience:
  
  Given their acquisitive growth mode and multi‑entity structure, they want a candidate who can handle complex consolidations, integration of new acquisitions, and manage cross‑entity accounting operations effectively.
• Hands‑On GL & Month‑End Close Leadership:
  The role requires a strong general ledger foundation with direct ownership of month‑end close processes, payroll alignment, and mentoring junior staff, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in a fast‑paced environment.

• Manage month‑end close: Take charge of journal entries, reconciliations, and drive a timely, accurate close process that keeps the books tight.
• Financial reporting: Own the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring they’re GAAP‑compliant and aligned with internal controls.
• Support audit and compliance: Lead coordination with external auditors and maintain audit‑ready documentation to smooth out audit time.
• Lead accounting operations: Oversee AP, AR, and general ledger activities to maintain clean, reliable financial records.
• Process improvement: Spot opportunities and implement enhancements to streamline accounting workflows and tighten controls.

$135,000 - $160,000 a year