Controller

Walkerton, Indiana | Fully Onsite | $100,000–$130,000 DOE

We are seeking an accomplished Controller to join a growing organization and serve as a key member of the leadership team. This is a hands-on leadership position for an accounting professional who can manage the day-to-day accounting function while also providing the strategic financial vision and direction needed to support continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the company’s accounting and finance functions, including month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls.
• Provide accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis to executive leadership, helping drive informed business decisions.
• Develop and execute the organization’s long-term financial strategy in partnership with senior leadership.
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure strong controls, processes, and compliance across the organization.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends and risks, and provide recommendations to improve profitability, efficiency, and overall financial performance.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes and establish meaningful financial metrics and KPIs.
• Partner with operations and other departments to improve processes, manage costs, and support organizational growth.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the accounting team while establishing a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting systems, processes, reporting, and overall financial infrastructure as the company continues to grow.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience required.
• CPA preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to lead an accounting function while remaining comfortable being hands-on in the numbers.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively partner with executive leadership and operational teams.
• Experience leading and developing accounting professionals.
• Ability to think strategically while maintaining strong attention to detail and financial accuracy.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Controller and strategic business partner who can take ownership of the accounting function while helping shape the financial future of a growing organization. This person should be comfortable rolling up their sleeves when needed, but also have the vision, leadership, and business acumen to build scalable financial processes and support long-term growth.

💰 Salary: $100,000–$130,000 depending on experience
📍 Walkerton, Indiana
🏢 Fully Onsite
🎓 CPA Preferred | Public Accounting Preferred