Controller
Location: South Bend, IN
Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000
Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000
Overview
A growing firm in South Bend is creating a new Controller role to bring family office, trust, and internal accounting functions in‑house. This is a high‑impact opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants ownership, visibility, and the ability to help shape a critical function of the firm. The Controller will serve as a key financial partner to leadership while overseeing day‑to‑day accounting for the firm and select high‑net‑worth family office clients.
Key Responsibilities for the Controller:
Family Office & Client Accounting
- Lead accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for family office clients
- Maintain complete and accurate books; oversee month‑end and quarter‑end close
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality across all client financials
Trust & Foundation Reporting
- Oversee trust and foundation accounting and reporting
- Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting
Internal Firm Accounting
- Manage internal firm accounting and financial reporting
- Partner with leadership on budgeting, reporting, and financial insights
Strategic & Process Improvement
- Help evaluate, improve, and implement accounting processes and systems
- Contribute to the development of future service offerings as the firm grows
- Play a leadership role as the accounting function expands
Required Experience & Qualifications for the Controller:
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally at the Controller or Senior Accounting Manager level
- Experience with complex entities, multi‑entity accounting, or high‑net‑worth clients
- Strong hands‑on accounting background (general ledger, financial statements, close process, payroll)
- CPA strongly preferred; public accounting or tax exposure is a plus
- Proven ability to work independently and operate in a newly created role
- High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential financial information
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