Controller

Position Title: Controller
Location: Indianapolis, IN area (client site)
Employment Type: Full-time (direct hire)
Experience Required: 8–12+ years progressive accounting experience, including prior leadership
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required); CPA strongly preferred
Reports To: CFO / VP of Finance / Owner

Position Summary

Our Indianapolis-area client is seeking a Controller to lead the accounting function. The role oversees the full month-end close, financial reporting, internal controls, and a team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who partners with executive management on reporting, compliance, and process improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process and financial statement preparation.

• Manage the accounting team (staffing, training, performance, and workflow).

• Ensure accurate and timely general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Prepare or review consolidated financial statements, management reports, and variance analysis.

• Oversee internal controls, SOX or equivalent compliance, and audit support (internal and external).

• Partner with the CFO/leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial analysis.

• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and banks as needed.

• Drive process improvements, system utilization, and documentation of policies/procedures.

• Support special projects, acquisitions, or system implementations as required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, with prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior leadership experience.

• Proven leadership of an accounting team and full ownership of the close and financial reporting.

• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial statement preparation.

• Strong ERP/accounting system experience.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills.

• Ability to partner effectively with non-finance leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA required or strongly preferred by most clients.

• Experience in the client’s industry (e.g., manufacturing, distribution, professional services, multi-entity).

• Experience with multi-entity consolidations, technical accounting, or system implementations.

• Advanced Excel and financial reporting tools.