Assistant Controller

Location: Anderson Township (Cincinnati East Side)

Career Track: Clear path to Controller

Burke Professionals is partnering with a highly successful, well-established industry leader headquartered on Cincinnati’s east side. Known for decades of sustained growth, strong community reputation, and a commitment to investing in its people, this organization offers a stable, long-term career opportunity with meaningful responsibility and visibility.

We are seeking a hands-on, growth-oriented Assistant Controller who wants to contribute directly to operations while positioning themselves for advancement into the Controller role.

This is a role where your work is seen and valued. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership, learn the business end-to-end, and play a key role in creating financial clarity that guides strategic decisions. The company’s culture supports ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
—not bureaucracy.

This is a strong next step for an accountant ready for broader responsibility, leadership exposure, and a defined growth trajectory.

• Lead daily, monthly, and annual account reconciliations
  , including bank, balance sheet, credit card, and ACH activity
• Manage the monthly close process to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Prepare and maintain daily sales and cash reporting and monthly financial statements
• Classify and track cash receipts; provide oversight and problem-solving support for accounts receivable
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies; maintain fixed asset records
• Work closely with operations, banking partners, vendors, customers, and internal leadership to keep financial processes running smoothly
• Support multiple business units, including retail and property operations
• Contribute to financial controls, procedures, and process improvements

• 3+ years of accounting experience (industry experience in construction, landscaping, manufacturing, distribution, or field-services is helpful but not required)
• Strong general ledger and reconciliation skills
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Computer Ease, Quick Books, CounterPoint, or Renterra is a plus
• A proactive, resourceful working style with the ability to take ownership and follow through
• Interest in growing into a senior accounting leadership role

• A clear, realistic pathway to Controller
• A respected, successful employer with decades of stability
• Leadership access and the ability to make a visible impact
• A culture that values reliability, respect, and teamwork
• Work environment with no corporate bureaucracy

If you’re seeking a role where your contribution matters and your growth is supported, we’d like to talk.