Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Columbus, OH (Onsite – 5 days per week)

$150K–$210K base + performance bonus + long-term incentives

Comprehensive Benefits Package 401(k)

Stable10 is exclusively supporting a large, privately held, multi-location retail organization generating ~$2B in annual revenue. The business operates nationally and continues to invest in infrastructure, leadership depth, and systems modernization as part of its next phase of growth.

This Assistant Controller hire is part of a structured long-term succession plan, offering a defined pathway to Controller within the next 3-5 years. The role provides significant leadership exposure and the opportunity to operate at scale within a complex, high-volume environment.

Why This Role?

You’ll step into a senior accounting leadership position overseeing a sizeable team within a business that combines operational complexity with financial stability.

With upcoming leadership transitions and ERP modernization on the roadmap, this is an opportunity to influence structure, strengthen processes, and help shape the future state of the accounting function.

This is a visible role with direct interaction across executive leadership and operational stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and develop a mid-sized corporate accounting team

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes

Ensure strong internal controls and technical accounting oversight

Support executive reporting and performance analysis

Play a key role in upcoming ERP evaluation and system enhancements

Manage accounting within an inventory-intensive, multi-location retail model

Drive process improvements to support continued growth and scalability

Partner cross-functionally with operations, merchandising, and regional leadership

Ideal Background

CPA required

10+ years of progressive accounting experience

Public accounting foundation strongly preferred

Experience in large-scale retail, consumer, or multi-location environments ($500M+ revenue)

Proven team leadership experience

Strong technical accounting and controls knowledge

Exposure to ERP implementations, upgrades, or system transformations

Comfortable in a fully onsite leadership environment

Long-Term Opportunity

This role offers a genuine succession pathway and the chance to operate within a stable yet evolving organization that values operational discipline and long-term growth.

You’ll gain executive visibility, team-building scope, and system-level exposure positioning you for a future Controller appointment.

Onsite: Columbus, OH (5 days per week)