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Financial Controller

Ringside Search Partners

Cleveland, OH · Posted October 28, 2026

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  • Excel
  • Audit
  • ERP
  • Budgeting
  • Treasury

About the job

We are looking for a Financial Controller to work for our client. The ideal candidate aligns with the responsibilities and qualifications outlined below.

This is a great opportunity for an accounting leader to take ownership of financial reporting and controls while partnering closely with senior management, in a hybrid role based in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

Oversee the general ledger, the monthly close, and the production of accurate financial statements

Ensure financial reporting complies with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements

Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and tax advisors

Design and monitor internal controls to protect company assets and support clean audits

Direct cash management, working capital, and treasury activity

Support the budgeting process and produce regular financial analysis for management

Evaluate accounting systems and drive process upgrades that improve accuracy and speed

Recruit, supervise, and develop accounting team members

Keep the company current on tax and regulatory reporting obligations

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred

7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership

Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes

Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel

Ability to translate financial results into clear takeaways for non-finance leaders

Organized, detail-focused, and comfortable managing competing priorities

What Our Client Offers

A leadership role where your reporting and recommendations are put to work by senior management

Freedom to shape close calendars, controls, and tools instead of inheriting a fixed playbook

A supportive accounting team open to new ideas

A path to expanded responsibility as the company grows