CAAS Controller - Cincinnati, OH

Barnes, Dennig & Co.•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

Barnes Dennig Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS) – CAAS Controller Build a Brighter Future – Together, with Barnes Dennig Client Accounting & Advisory Services (CAAS). As Client Accounting & Advisory professionals, we assist our clients in delivering complete, accurate, consistent, timely and insightful day-to-day perspective and insight, helping our clients operate efficiently and effectively. We’re creative problem-solvers whose work sets the bar for others. As a Controller consultant, you are responsible for all aspects client’s accounting operations. This includes planning and directing the accounting operations including but not limited to: billing, accounts receivable (A/R), accounts payable (A/P), general ledger (G/L), cost accounting, revenue recognition, taxes, financial statement preparations, preparing and analyzing annual budgets, increasing reporting efficiencies, and establishing financial policies. Ultimately, you will ensure the client’s finances run smoothly. The day-to-day responsibilities of a Controller will vary significantly depending upon a client’s size and needs. Barnes Dennig is dedicated to providing you with infinite opportunities to learn the numbers, but also to see how they impact every aspect of business. As a member of the Barnes Dennig Family, you will work in a team environment, be engaged in meaningful work, be provided the tools necessary for you to succeed, and be assigned a mentor who will oversee your efforts as you participate in the preparation and execution of daily client work. As one of the leading Certified Public Accounting and business consulting firms in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, serving closely held, growth-driven companies to achieve financial success with innovative ideas, personal attention and global resources, Barnes Dennig offers a strong compensation and benefits program, top technical leadership training, a mentor program, an Emerging Professional's network, a Women's Initiative, a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, along with driving many philanthropic ventures, including an annual community outreach day, etc. Known for being a unique firm, we have received numerous awards and recognition for our culture, talent, and service, including being named a Top Workplace, a Best Places to Work and a recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for workplace flexibility. Barnes Dennig is an equal opportunity employer with policies designed to ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, training and development without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or creed, disability, national origin or any other protected status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
8+ years of work experience in accounting required.
Self-driven, skilled at time management and project organization: must be able to balance multiple projects and deadlines and drive projects forward successfully.
Five years or more of supervisory experience.
Analytical skills to synthesize complex or diverse information, collect and research data, use intuition and experience to complement data and design workflows and procedures.
Must be a proven hands-on team player driven to meet company goals.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Great attention to detail and well-organized.
Confidentiality with all data and information.
Ability to: interact with all levels inside and outside the organization, take initiative, anticipate problems and formulate resolutions, exercise good judgment/decision making, prioritize and multi-task, work independently, etc.

Nice To Haves

Systems and systems implementation experienced a plus.

Responsibilities

Take full ownership of and execute as an expert and leader in all aspects of financial planning, reporting, accounting controls, and administration.
Institute and run an effective financial managerial reporting process.
Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
Recommending and implementing improvements to accounting, operations, internal controls, and compliance policies and procedures, supporting client strategy and best practices.
Guide and develop staff in their individual growth and refinement of critical thinking and communication.
Provide strategic insight as to operational improvements through metrics-based analysis.
Act as a business partner to other functional areas within your client’s organization.
Drive accounting and finance initiatives to other functional areas to ensure client’s ability to measure its performance scales with the business.
Provide project management expertise by managing multiple clients, work, and deadlines.
Foster and build opportunities for our clients, communities, and people.
Become an industry professional and attend industry-leading events and trainings.
Meet with clients to discuss confidential accounting issues.