Full-Time

Contract Controller

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

501-1,000 employees

Accounting, advisory, HR consulting services

Compensation Overview

$55 - $60/hr

Cincinnati, OH, USA

In Person

Bachelor's

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
ERP
U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Excel/Numbers/Sheets

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Requirements
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibility
  • Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager or similar accounting leadership role preferred
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and accounting best practices
  • Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, general ledger, and month-end close processes.
  • Proven ability to lead accounting teams while remaining hands-on with day-to-day operations
  • Strong ERP/accounting system experience and advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to partner effectively with CFOs, executive leadership, and operational stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
  • Experience in construction, general contracting, manufacturing, or project-based environments is highly preferred
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA designation is a plus
  • Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and quickly make an impact in a contract assignment
Responsibilities
  • Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations for the organization, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, collections, general accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities
  • Partner with the CFO and executive leadership team to provide strategic financial oversight and operational execution
  • Serve in a hands-on leadership capacity while guiding and developing the accounting team
Desired Qualifications
  • CPA designation is a plus
  • Experience in construction, general contracting, manufacturing, or project-based environments is highly preferred
Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR

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Clark Schaefer Hackett provides accounting and advisory services, acting as an extension of its clients’ teams in areas like finance, technology, operations, and human resources. It delivers support through consultant engagements and practical resources such as articles, guides, and webinars that help clients boost profits, manage risk, and improve performance. The firm differentiates itself by offering multi-disciplinary advisory under a single master brand, with specialized units like Clark Schaefer Consulting and Clark Schaefer Strategic HR and a broad footprint from 10 offices serving clients nationwide. Its goal is to be the most valued advisor to clients by delivering integrated, actionable guidance aligned with their business needs.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dayton, Ohio

Founded

1938

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What believers are saying

  • Strategic HR published active guides in 2025 and webinars through March 2026, signaling demand.
  • Client testimonials in February and March 2026 show repeat use for vetting and training.
  • Its 2025 compliance update and 2025 OBBBA guide position the team around urgent employer changes.

What critics are saying

  • Paycor and other HR platforms commoditize compliance advice, squeezing billable consulting by 2027.
  • AI transformation and fractional talent reduce demand for full-service HR advisors during 2026.
  • Integration inside Clark Schaefer Hackett makes Strategic HR dependent on one parent and cross-sell engine.

What makes Clark Schaefer Strategic HR unique

  • Clark Schaefer Hackett bought Strategic HR on May 1, 2021, combining accounting and outsourced HR.
  • The firm sells fractional, interim, and contract HR, not generic recruiting.
  • Its niche includes nonprofits, compliance, training, and culture advisory for Ohio and Kentucky employers.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options

Paid Vacation

Hybrid Work Options

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Conference Attendance Budget

Professional Development Budget

Stock Options

Company Equity

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Phone/Internet Stipend

Home Office Stipend

Family Planning Benefits

Fertility Treatment Support

Professional Certification Support

Tuition Reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Relocation Assistance

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Discounts

Gym Membership

Meal Benefits

Pet Insurance

Bereavement Leave

Legal Services

Commuter Benefits

Sabbatical Leave

Training Programs

Mentorship Program

Performance Bonus

Profit Sharing

Education allowance

Company News

The Business Journals
Jun 26th, 2024
Clark Schaefer Hackett acquires another Cincinnati accounting firm

Greater Cincinnati’s largest locally based accounting firm is acquiring another local firm.

LINK nky
Jun 13th, 2023
Clark Schaefer Hackett hires new Chief Information Officer

Business advisory and CPA firm Clark Schaefer Hackett has announced the hiring of their new Chief Information Officer, Kevin Staton.

Accounting Today
Jun 24th, 2022
Clark Schaefer Hackett hires Kellie Kantner as chief financial officer

Kellie Kantner was appointed chief operating officer and Sarah Mulvihill as chief financial officer at Clark Schaefer Hackett, Cincinnati.

CliftonLarsonAllen
Jan 24th, 2022
Clark Schaefer Hackett & Co. acquired HR.COM Limited on Jan 1st 21'.

In 2021, Clark Schaefer Hackett acquired strategic HR, inc., a leader in the HR industry.