Corporate Controller

KB Search Team; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Performance bonus

Work-life balance

Scheduling flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Controller for a well-established regional financial institution in Fort Wayne, IN. This role involves leading a team of accounting professionals and managing all aspects of financial reporting and compliance. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA certification, and at least 10 years of accounting experience, including 5 years in banking. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience with 7 years in management.
• 5 years of bank accounting experience required.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5-6 accounting professionals.
• Oversee financial reporting and regulatory compliance.
• Directly support the CFO in strategic functions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team development

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Regulatory reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Master's degree in accounting/finance or MBA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Our Client

A well-established regional financial institution is seeking an experienced Controller to lead their accounting and financial reporting function.

The Opportunity

Lead a team of 5-6 accounting professionals while overseeing all financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the annual audit process. This is a critical role reporting directly to the CFO with high visibility to executive leadership.

What We're Looking For

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA designation required
• Master's degree in accounting/finance or MBA desired

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of accounting experience with at least 7 years in an accounting management role
• At least 5 years of bank accounting experience required
• Strong understanding of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements
• Advanced Excel skills and intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and team development abilities
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines

Key Success Traits

We need a collaborative leader who can mentor and develop team members, solve problems independently, and handle diverse responsibilities from monthly close to special projects. You should be comfortable being a "jack of all trades" in a structured yet flexible environment.

Why Join?

• Lead a critical function with direct CFO partnership
• Shape team culture and develop accounting professionals
• Competitive compensation with performance bonus
• Work-life balance with scheduling flexibility
• Stable, community-focused organization

Benefits: A comprehensive benefits package is offered including health insurance, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

If you are a dedicated finance professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply for this position.

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