Controller

Team Quality Services; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quality service firm in Fort Wayne, IN seeks a Controller to oversee its accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years in Accounting Management, strong leadership skills, and experience in multi-entity accounting. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, cash management, and leading the accounting team. This on-site position requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and a valid driver’s license. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in an Accounting Management role with direct reports.
• Experience in multi-entity/multi-currency accounting roles.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility for international travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and ensure compliance.
• Manage cash flow and optimize working capital.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.

Skills

Accounting compliance

Financial reporting

Team management

Cash management

Process improvement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Position Summary

The Controller owns the Company’s accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of all financial information. This role oversees cash management, compliance, intercompany and multi-currency accounting, and leads the accounting team. The Controller is ultimately accountable for the performance and effectiveness of the accounting function. This is on-site at our headquarters in Auburn, IN.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and fixed assets.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close processes.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements for multiple legal entities, including intercompany eliminations.
• Maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards and company accounting policies.
• Partner with leadership to provide meaningful financial analysis, reporting, and insights.

Cash Management & Treasury

• Manage cash flow, liquidity planning, and short- and long-term cash forecasting.
• Oversee bank relationships, account structures, and authorized signers.
• Monitor and optimize working capital, including AR collections and AP timing.
• Ensure appropriate controls over cash disbursements and receipts.

Reconciliations & Controls

• Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts, intercompany accounts, and key accruals.
• Design, implement, and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

Tax, Regulatory & Corporate Compliance

• Oversee preparation and filing of all required federal, state, local, and international tax filings, including income, sales/use, payroll, and other applicable taxes.
• Coordinate with external tax advisors and auditors as needed.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements across all entities and jurisdictions.
• Support audits, examinations, and due diligence activities.

Intercompany & Multi-Entity Accounting

• Oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and settlement processes.
• Ensure intercompany activity is properly documented, priced, and compliant with applicable regulations and transfer pricing policies.
• Maintain accurate accounting for multiple legal entities, including compliance with local reporting requirements where applicable.

Multi-Currency Accounting

• Manage accounting processes involving multiple currencies, including foreign currency transactions, remeasurement, and translation.
• Ensure appropriate exchange rate application and compliance with accounting standards for foreign operations.
• Monitor foreign currency exposure and reporting impacts.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, develop, and manage the accounting team, including hiring, training, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish clear expectations, accountability, and professional development paths for team members.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as the senior accounting authority and escalation point for complex or high-risk issues.
• Ultimately accountable for the accuracy, timeliness, and reliability of the company’s financial information.
• Ensure the accounting function scales effectively with company growth and complexity.

Other Responsibilities

• Promote proper work ethic and demonstrate the Company’s Core Values, policies, procedures and best practices.
• Comply with all customer and service location requirements, including, but not limited to, health/safety training and vaccination status.
• Demonstrate proficiency using technology, including, but not limited to, smart phones, tablets, computers, mobile applications, web-based software, typing, data entry, spreadsheets, and the use of video conferencing systems.
• Demonstrate the ability to use written and verbal communication skills to deal effectively with diverse groups of people, including proficiency in using a telephone/cellphone.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain a close working relationship with Company team members, customers, service locations, and the general public for the purpose of explanation, interpretation, technical assistance, and non-routine problem‑solving.
• Demonstrate excellent problem‑solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex issues and implement effective solutions.
• Demonstrate outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels, inside and outside the Company.
• Demonstrate solid project and time management capabilities, including the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Travel to Company facilities, customer locations, or alternate service locations as assigned. Must be able to drive on behalf of the Company and/or customers if required.
• Occasional participation in events outside of regular hours may be necessary, which may include meetings, training sessions, and team building events.
• Maintains flexibility to work additional hours as needed during busy periods or to meet deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to changing work demands and schedules, including occasional mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime may be required, with compensation provided in accordance with Company policies and local labor laws.
• Requires minimal supervision.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Duties

• Responsible for the leadership, management, and supervision of all department personnel, including those located remotely.

Requirements

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time (1/3 or more of the workday), and perform tasks that require bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching.
• Ability to work with and around others for extended periods of time (2/3 or more of the workday).
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds repeatedly throughout the day.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate smartphones, keyboards, hand tools, and measurement devices.
• Keen eyesight to read small print/text/figures and to identify quality defects (including in low-light situations).
• Comfortable working in environments with varying temperatures and noise levels.
• Employment for this position is contingent on the individual obtaining and maintaining all Company, customer, and service location requirements (including vaccination status), which may be subject to change at any time.

Education, Experience, Qualifications

Required

• High school diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or similar field of study
• 5+ years’ experience in an Accounting Management role with direct reports
• Valid driver’s license
• Must be and remain eligible to be issued a passport for any required international travel/training

Preferred

• 5+ years’ experience in a multi-entity/multi-currency Accounting role
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar Accounting/ERP system

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The statements listed above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the individual filling this position and is subject to change. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their typical responsibilities from time to time, as assigned by management. The Company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description as appropriate in its business judgment. This job description itself is not a contract of employment, implied or otherwise.