Assistant Controller

Junior Library Guild

Assistant Controller leading accounting operations at Media Source LLC. Overseeing financial closing, compliance, and team management responsibilities in a dynamic remote environment.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeRemote • Ohio • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $95,000 - $105,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and provide leadership for the Accounting team
Oversee & perform monthly financial closing procedures; ensuring timeliness and accuracy
Oversee the development and implementation of accounting processes and procedures
Prepare & review monthly account analysis
Participate in development and tracking of capital and operational budgets & variance analysis
Assess processes and procedures and implement automation as necessary
Monitor and ensure compliance with GAAP standards and/or regulatory rules, including implementation of any changes
Assist with the development and refinement of financial and operational reports
Provide analysis and financial information to senior leaders to guide decision making
Interact and communicate effectively with Accounting team, other internal departments and customers at various levels
Complete special assignments as required by the Controller and CFO

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
Experience in leading a team
Minimum 7 years’ work experience in accounting roles
Experience with preparation of GAAP financial reports
Experience with variance analysis
Advanced Excel skills of Pivots, SumIfs, Lookups required; Power Quiery & Power BI macros preferred
Experience with SAP B1 a plus
Experience in distribution and/or publishing industries a plus
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly detailed-oriented and well organized

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending
Basic $10k Life insurance Policy – company paid
Supplemental Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Volunteer Day Program
Paid Holidays
401(k) with Company match

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial closing proceduresaccounting processesmonthly account analysiscapital budgetsoperational budgetsvariance analysisGAAP financial reportsadvanced ExcelPower BISAP B1

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationdetail-orientedorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA