Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a mission-driven non-profit organization in Worthington, Ohio. This role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial operations, supporting the Controller, and helping ensure timely and reliable reporting across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a proven ability to manage closing activities, audits, and financial reporting in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure financial records are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Oversee general ledger activity, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and review of supporting documentation.
• Partner closely with the Controller to strengthen accounting operations and support day-to-day financial management.
• Supervise and develop a team of five accounting professionals, providing direction, coaching, and workflow oversight.
• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports to support organizational decision-making and compliance needs.
• Coordinate audit preparation and serve as a key contact for financial statement audit requests and documentation.
• Monitor accounting processes and internal controls to help maintain consistency, accuracy, and adherence to reporting standards.• At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including work in a leadership or supervisory capacity.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting practices.
• Hands-on experience supporting financial statement audits and responding to audit documentation requests.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a small accounting team effectively.
• Prior experience working within a non-profit organization is required.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.