Controller

KB Search Team; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

KB Search Team in Fort Wayne, Indiana seeks a seasoned Controller to lead financial operations within a manufacturing setting. You will direct month-end closes, oversee cost accounting, and manage ERP systems, payroll platforms, and fixed asset software.

This leadership role requires at least 5 years in senior financial leadership and 10 years in cost accounting and corporate finance, with a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; CPA/CMA asset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required; advanced degree or CPA/CMA asset.
• Minimum 5 years in a Controller or senior financial leadership role in manufacturing.
• Minimum 10 years total progressive experience in cost accounting and corporate finance.

Responsibilities

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes and prepare financial statements.
• Oversee general accounting, cost accounting, and cash flow management.
• Coordinate external audits and manage banking relationships.
• Maintain ledgers across multiple corporate entities and supervise inventory costs.
• Monitor departmental performance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Provide oversight for risk management and staff leadership.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA asset

Tools

ERP systems

Payroll platforms

Fixed asset software

Job description

• Financial Oversight & Reporting: Direct all monthly, quarterly, and year-end closing processes. Generate comprehensive financial statements and performance reports for executive leadership.
• Corporate Accounting: Oversee general accounting, cost accounting, and cash flow management. Coordinate external audits and manage banking relationships.
• Multi-Entity & Cost Management: Maintain general ledgers across multiple corporate entities. Supervise complex inventory and cost accounting systems common to production environments.
• Operational Analysis: Monitor departmental performance, analyze productivity metrics, and identify cost-saving opportunities across operations and purchasing.
• Administrative Management: Provide oversight for standard corporate risk management, including commercial insurance and standard corporate benefits administration.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and develop the internal accounting and purchasing staff.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance. An advanced degree or professional certification (CPA/CMA) is an asset.
• Experience:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Controller or equivalent senior financial leadership role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• A minimum of 10 years of total progressive experience in cost accounting and corporate finance.
• Technical Skills:
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard financial reporting tools.
• Experience utilizing standard enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, corporate payroll platforms, and fixed asset software.
• ERP system implementation or migration experience is a plus.