Contract Controller - Beechmont

Overview

Contract Controller role supporting day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close in Beechmont, OH. This position focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, improving accounting processes and controls, and strengthening reporting accuracy.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

• Perform and review monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain accurate financial records.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management activities.
• Review accounting transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of accounting data within the organization’s financial systems, including Tekion.

Month-End & Year-End Close

• Lead the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, accruals, reclassifications, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of month-end and year-end close activities.
• Analyze financial results and identify unusual variances, trends, and opportunities for improvement.

Financial Cleanup & Process Improvement

• Review and correct historical accounting records, account coding, and reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve unreconciled balances and longstanding accounting discrepancies.
• Lead efforts to clean up balance sheet accounts and accounting issues inherited from prior processes.
• Develop and implement improved accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Recommend and execute process improvements that increase efficiency, accuracy, and visibility into financial performance.

Compliance & Reporting

• Assist with annual audits and prepare supporting schedules and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain complete and organized accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with full-cycle accounting responsibilities.
• Previous experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Senior Accountant.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems.
• Demonstrated success with bank reconciliations, account reconciliations, month-end close processes, and accounting cleanup projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience in the automotive dealership industry is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Tekion accounting software is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

• Not specified.

Location

• Beechmont, OH

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO/AA)