Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Controller in Indianapolis, IN to oversee daily accounting operations and lead financial statement consolidation. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and public company experience.

This high-visibility role offers a competitive salary of $95,000 – $125,000 and comprehensive benefits in a collaborative culture that values innovation and teamwork.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong experience with consolidation accounting and multi-location operations.
• Public company experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including month-end and year-end close.
• Lead consolidation of financial statements across multiple locations and business units.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Expertise in Consolidation Accounting

Proficient in Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Controller

Salary: $95,000 – $125,000
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Industry: Food Service
Schedule: Fully in-office (flexibility as needed)

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Our client is a well-known, publicly held organization with a strong reputation for operational excellence
• National footprint with multiple locations and continued growth
• High‑visibility role with direct exposure to senior leadership
• Hands‑on leadership opportunity overseeing daily accounting operations
• Ability to drive process improvements and implement best practices
• Collaborative culture that values accountability, innovation, and teamwork
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and comprehensive benefits

Key Responsibilities for the Controller

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including month‑end and year‑end close
• Lead consolidation of financial statements across multiple locations and business units
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a small team of accounting professionals
• Support strategic financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting initiatives
• Manage both internal and external audit processes
• Drive operational efficiencies and continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with operational leaders across locations

Qualifications for the Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
• Strong experience with consolidation accounting and multi‑location operations
• Public company experience strongly preferred
• Hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven leadership style
• Excellent analytical, communication, and people management skillsProficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel