Assistant Controller - Financial Analysis

Assistant Controller Hybrid | Greater Cleveland Are you a hands-on accounting leader who likes being in the numbers? This is a true #2 to the Controller at a growing, acquisitive wealth management firm. You'll run the close, own the technical accounting, and build a team that doesn't fall apart when one person takes a vacation. Direct line to the Controller, with real visibility to FP&A and firm leadership M&A activity means acquisition integration work you won't get at most companies A chance to build and document processes, not just maintain them Lead month-end and year-end close, including account reconciliations Prepare and review complex journal entries and technical accounting (leases, investments, fixed assets, revenue recognition), with audit-ready memos Supervise and mentor staff and senior accountants Serve as a key contact for external audit and support bank and shareholder reporting Oversee AP/AR and support accounting integration for acquired entities Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or related field ~ CPA or actively pursuing ~6-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervising or mentoring staff ~ Strong GAAP knowledge, plus close, multi-entity consolidation, and reconciliation experience