A growing Ohio custom homebuilder is seeking a hands-on, strategic Assistant Controller to oversee the company's day-to-day accounting and financial operations. Reporting directly to ownership, this individual will build upon a strong financial foundation, improve processes and reporting, and provide the insight needed to support smart business decisions. This is an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team and help build the financial infrastructure of a rapidly growing organization.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Oversee the company's day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage accounts payable, vendor payments, client billings and accounts receivable.
• Maintain accurate financial records, general ledger accounts and account reconciliations.
• Lead monthly and year-end closing processes.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and supporting management reports.
• Monitor cash flow and the company's overall cash position.
• Partner with ownership on budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Oversee payroll processing for approximately 46 employees.
• Manage employee benefits administration and related vendor relationships.
• Ensure payroll tax filings and required reporting are completed accurately and on time.
• Support ownership with compensation and benefits analysis.
• Prepare meaningful financial reports for ownership and company leadership.
• Serve as the primary contact for the company's external CPA firm.
• Coordinate annual tax preparation and other external financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with insurance audits, banking relationships and compliance matters.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, workflows and financial processes.
• Develop reporting tools, metrics and dashboards that support better decision-making.
• Learn the homebuilding process and understand how projects and financial information move through the organization.
• Partner with department leaders to strengthen efficiency, accountability and financial performance.
• Help prepare the company's financial operations for continued expansion into new markets.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial statements.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations and managing the month-end close process.
• Experience with payroll, benefits administration and cash management.
• Strong organizational, analytical and communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to maintain a big-picture perspective.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a growing, fast-paced environment.
• A hands-on, ownership-oriented approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
• The ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial team members.
• A genuine interest in learning the operational side of the homebuilding business.
• The confidence to work directly with ownership, accounting staff and department leaders across multiple markets.
• A desire to serve as a strategic business partner—not simply manage the numbers.
• CPA designation or public accounting experience preferred.
• Construction, homebuilding or project-based accounting experience preferred.
• Experience working within a growing, entrepreneurial company is a plus.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunity.
• Health insurance and employee benefits.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Retirement plan participation.
• Direct access to and collaboration with company ownership.
• The opportunity to grow into a key member of the leadership team.
• A meaningful role in shaping the financial operations of an expanding company.
• The opportunity to join a lean, entrepreneurial team that values ownership, accountability and continuous improvement.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person