{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"264ffd25fb9ea3958d26e670","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/264ffd25fb9ea3958d26e670","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/264ffd25fb9ea3958d26e670","title":"Controller","description":"Overview\r\nSSOE is seeking a high-performing financial leader to join our team. This opportunity is part of a continued strategic investment that SSOE is making to provide additional leadership within our finance department, ensuring we deliver quality service on schedule and within budget in a collaborative team environment.\r\nResponsibilities\r\nFinancial Leadership & Reporting: Lead the compilation and reporting of monthly and year-end financial statements and schedules. Examine project costs and monthly financial reports to convey critical findings to leadership.\r\nStrategic Growth & Integration: Contribute to and implement procedures related to business mergers, acquisitions, and strategic alliances. Validate intercompany transactions, ensure compliance with local statutes, and integrate new entities into internal accounting systems.\r\nOperational Excellence: Assist the Controller with the preparation of annual financial and capital budgets. Monitor and review accounting systems for accuracy, completeness, and process optimization.\r\nTeam Management: Supervise, coordinate, and evaluate staff within the Disbursement functions (Staff Accountant, Accounts Payable, and Payroll). Establish manpower requirements, conduct staff meetings, and delegate responsibility to foster a high-performing team.\r\nExternal Relations: Interface and develop strong professional relationships with external resources, including accountants, bankers, and government officials.\r\nCompliance & Controls: Ensure proper accounting standards and procedures are established and followed. Recommend and implement internal control policies and conduct workflow audits to ensure all transactions are appropriately authorized.\r\nConsultative Support: Interact with internal management to provide consultative support for planning initiatives through sophisticated financial analysis, management reports, and actionable recommendations.\r\nMentorship & Succession: Act in a mentoring capacity to support succession planning initiatives and the career progression of junior staff, ensuring adequate backup exists for all critical job functions.\r\nSpecial Projects: Assist the CFO with the PSSP program, tax planning, and apportionment schedules. Lead special projects and provide backup support to the Controller as necessary.\r\nQualifications\r\nEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Public Accounting required; Accounting specialization or CPA/CMA preferred.\r\nExperience: Minimum of 8 years of direct experience in an accounting or finance-related field, with a proven track record of increasing responsibility.\r\nTechnical Skills: Proficiency with prevailing office software (Microsoft 365) and enterprise-level accounting software (Deltek Vantagepoint preferred). Demonstrated ability to leverage AI and automation to improve financial workflows, aligned to company training. Strong communication and executive presence.\r\nLeadership: Demonstrated ability to supervise and mentor staff while managing complex financial processes (+2 years).\r\nCommunication: Exceptional at articulating financial data clearly to non-financial stakeholders and internal management.\r\nRequirements: Valid driver's license required. Occasional travel may be required.\r\nBenefits\r\nSalary Range: $115,000 – $130,000 per year depending on location, education, depth of relevant experience, and any specialized certifications. Opportunity for ample rewards, incentive/bonus program, and ownership investment opportunities.\r\nPerformance Bonuses: Eligibility for annual target bonus/incentive program based on company and individual performance.\r\nEmployee Ownership: Opportunity to become a shareholder of SSOE.\r\nComprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; 401(k) retirement savings plan (with company matching); professional development; and generous PTO & paid holidays.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Ssoe","rawCompany":"ssoe","city":"Toledo","state":"OH","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-09T01:10:20.212Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.00","title":"Financial Managers","slug":"financial-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"921130","title":"Public Finance Activities","slug":"public-finance-activities"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Controller","description":"Overview\r\nSSOE is seeking a high-performing financial leader to join our team. 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