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. Why We Like This

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.

Requirements

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.

Responsibilities

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.