Controller, Accounting, Financial Compliance
Job in
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, 45404, USA
Listed on 2026-09-05
Listing for:
Creative Financial Staffing
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-05
Job specializations:
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Accounting
Financial Compliance, Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Accounting Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Controller Position
Our client is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting and financial operations across multiple legal entities within a rapidly growing organization. This position will oversee financial reporting, month-end close, treasury and cash management, accounting systems, internal controls, and compliance while providing leadership to the accounting team.
The Controller will serve as a key financial partner to executive leadership and cross-functional teams, providing accurate financial information, supporting business growth initiatives, and driving improvements to accounting processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities- Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
- Prepare, review, and distribute financial statements and supporting schedules.
- Manage journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions across multiple entities.
- Oversee fixed assets and capital projects, including construction-in-progress reconciliations, capitalization, and depreciation.
- Provide oversight of accounts receivable, customer deposits, allowances, write-offs, and revenue-related reconciliations.
- Manage treasury functions, including cash management, bank reconciliations, loan activity, and cash forecasting.
- Oversee corporate credit card activity, employee reimbursements, expense coding, and related reconciliations.
- Manage lease accounting, prepaid expenses, deferred revenue, and other complex balance sheet accounts.
- Serve as the primary administrator for accounting and financial systems, coordinating with vendors and supporting system enhancements and integrations.
- Oversee payroll-related accounting, commissions, bonuses, and employee setup within financial systems.
- Prepare financial reporting packages for lenders, external accountants, auditors, and other stakeholders.
- Support tax compliance, regulatory filings, annual reports, and other external reporting requirements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
- Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic decision support.
- Support acquisitions, integration activities, capital investments, and other growth initiatives.
- Lead and develop accounting staff while providing technical guidance and support.
- Establish, document, and improve accounting procedures, processes, and internal controls.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, automation, reporting, and scalability within the accounting function.
- Perform additional accounting and finance responsibilities and special projects as needed.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
- Strong experience managing the full accounting cycle, month-end close, and financial reporting.
- Experience with multi-entity accounting and complex reconciliations.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, treasury management, and financial reporting.
- Experience with fixed assets, capital projects, leases, and other complex accounting areas.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong proficiency with accounting/ERP systems.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
- High level of integrity, professionalism, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Collaborative and stable work environment
- Opportunity to work closely with executive leadership
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Varied responsibilities within a growing organization
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