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In this position, you will delegate and instruct audit assignments, review completed work, including workpaper documentation and financial statement preparation, and make suggestions and recommendations for revision.The…
Finance & Accounting · Cleveland, OH
Controller jobs in Cleveland, OH
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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Vaco is hiring for a Financial Systems Manager opportunity in Cleveland OH. Direct Hire, Hybrid Schedule Salary: 85-90,000/yr Bonus... ...documentation for financial systems, business processes, controls, and standard op…
and finance functions, including cash applications, accounts receivable, accounts payable, month-end close, expense management, and financial reporting while gaining exposure to multiple areas of the finance organization…
$75k - $150k
: Valley Automotive Group seeks a Corporate Controller to play a pivotal role in the dynamic growth of our automotive dealership network... ...'s accounting standards and practices. Own and manage the financial closing c…
of a collaborative, supportive team, we'd love to meet you. Position Summary The Property Accountant is responsible for the financial management of an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate properties. This role wo…
$70k - $85k
Controller Cleveland OH (Onsite) Position Overview A Cleveland-based small company is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated... ...-to-day accounting operations while assisting leadership with financial processes. Respo…
$95k - $120k
Recruiter – Manufacturing (Salaried Employees) We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Recruiter to join our Talent Acquisition team. This role focuses on recruiting salaried employees for a fast-paced manufacturi…
$60k - $125k
This company specializes in civil, heavy highway, and municipal projects , with an average bid range of $750K-$1M , and has recently secured a $13M project . They are open to hiring at either the Senior Estimator or Juni…
$110k - $155k
Strategic thinker with strong attention to detail A high-level professional who wants ownership and impact This company is financially stable, deeply rooted in Northeast Ohio, and known for executing complex bridge work…
$95k - $140k
Accubid, McCormick, or Conest estimating software Strong knowledge of electrical installations, estimating techniques, and cost control Ability to interpret computerized cost data and estimating systems Detail-oriented w…
Our client is a recognized Facade organization with a proven track record of success. If you are a dynamic Estimator with strong glass and glazing or facade estimating experience, and a passion for success, We are very i…
$95k - $135k
Job Description: We are seeking a detail-oriented Estimator to prepare cost estimates for heavy civil construction projects such as roads, bridges, and utilities. The estimator will review project plans, gather pricing,…
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What controllers earn in Cleveland
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$53 | $83k–$110k |
| Mid level | $53–$71 | $110k–$147k |
| Senior | $69–$97 | $143k–$202k |
Adjusted for the Cleveland market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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