Controller/CFO

Controller / CFO

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Columbus, Ohio

Salary: $130,000 - $180,000 per year

Benefits: Health, 401(k) matching, PTO

Job Description

We are a rapidly growing company with $80M in Revenue looking for a dynamic Controller / CFO to lead our financial operations. In this role, you will establish/maintain rock-solid accounting fundamentals and internal controls, while simultaneously partnering with ownership and leadership to steer our long-term financial strategy, forecasting, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Act as a close strategic advisor to the CEO/Ownership, providing financial modeling, scenario planning, and data-driven insights to support expansion.
• Lead the financial planning and analysis function, developing robust annual budgets and rolling forward-looking forecasts.
• Evaluate capital structure, manage banking and lender relationships, and oversee cash flow optimization strategies.
• Analyze business performance, margin profitability, and ROI on major company investments or potential new business lines.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate corporate risk (operational, financial, and compliance).

Financial Operations & Compliance:

• Manage/Oversee/Assist Account Staff in day-to-day accounting functions, including Cash Management, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
• Oversee and streamline the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies to safeguard company assets.
• Coordinate tax planning and compliance, working seamlessly with external CPA firms for annual filings and audits.
• Manage corporate treasury, bank reconciliations, and cash flow tracking.
• Evaluate, implement, or upgrade financial software/ERP systems as the company scales.
• Oversee revolving lines of credit and floor plan financing to minimize interest charges
• Establish and maintain solid record keeping practices for back end financial incentives

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business field is required. An MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
• Certification: CPA or CMA designation is preferred.
• Experience: 8+ years of progressive financial experience, with a proven track record of handling day-to-day corporate accounting and contributing to executive-level strategic planning.
• Tech Stack: Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with mid-market ERP systems (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, etc).
• Mindset: An entrepreneurial spirit with a "no task too small, no strategy too big" attitude.

Why Work With Us?

“We are a skilled, progressive, tight-knit, fast-moving team that values growth, communication and positive attitudes. You will assist in directly shaping the future of our business. You will create/maintain/manage this role with considerable autonomy.”

Pay: $130,000.00 - $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person