$28 - $36 per hour
reconciliations and support AP/AR as needed Oversee capital assets (depreciation, additions, disposals, reporting) Assist with financial reporting, EPA quarterly reporting, and grant reporting Support prevailing wage com…
Finance & Accounting · Columbus, OH
Controller jobs in Columbus, 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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Position Title: Customer Account, Billing Analyst Core Responsibilities / Day-to-Day: Customers are passed due, figure out why they are pass due Sending statements in excel, provide update on payment status Any issues wi…
$64k - $65k
management and real estate company in search of a Staff Accountant. This person is responsible for supporting the accounting and financial reporting functions for a portfolio of commercial real estate properties as well…
$28 - $30 per hour
accounts (which will be trained) Gather and validate payroll and financial data for processing and reporting. Prepare and post payroll... ...discrepancies and reconciliation issues. Ensure compliance with payroll policie…
$85k - $100k
experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accountant to support the financial operations their growing construction business. This role will... ...process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and controls. If now i…
The accountant is responsible for daily processing of general ledger transactions including payables and receivables, disbursements, payroll processing, and required tax and payroll filings. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: ~ Pr…
$120k - $160k
reputable business who manufacturer supply and design various products and service’s to the aerospace who are seeking a new Financial Controller to take responsibility for all financial operations within the business. Wi…
Germain Motor Company Corporate Dealership Controller Columbus, OH Full-time Pay based on experience At Germain, our... ...operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing strategic financial guidance to supp…
$110k - $120k
Assistant Plant Controller Posted On Jul 25, 2026 Location Columbus ,Ohio Salary $110,000-$120,000 Status Full Time Job... ...our client is seeking an Assistant Plant Controllerto support financial operations, drive cost…
$60k - $65k
Position: Assistant Financial Analyst Reports to: Project Controls Manager Location: Columbus, Ohio Pay Range: $60,000 - $65,000 We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates…
$90k - $105k
than just a job and instead see a path to grow into a future financial leader? If you are a proactive, detail-oriented accountant who... ...banking activity and approve transactions to uphold financial controls Accountin…
This role is responsible for applying technical skills and working as part of a team carrying out tasks under limited supervision. JOB DESCRIPTION Successful candidate possesses expert knowledge of Income Tax Preparation…
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What controllers earn in Columbus
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $41–$55 | $86k–$114k |
| Mid level | $55–$73 | $114k–$152k |
| Senior | $71–$100 | $147k–$209k |
Adjusted for the Columbus 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
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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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