Financial Controller

Management Recruiters of Zionsville; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Management Recruiters of Zionsville in Lafayette, IN seeks a Financial Controller to lead the Accounting and Finance team and own core accounting responsibilities, including financial reporting, month-end close, cash management, AR/AP, internal controls, and compliance.

The role partners with the fractional CFO and executive leadership to improve management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and data analytics, while optimizing the use of ERP systems and technology across the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, cash management and internal controls.
• Analytical, problem-solving and communication skills with ability to translate information into insights.
• Experience with ERP and financial reporting systems; data-driven mindset.
• CPA, CMA, MBA or other advanced credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes and produce GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Maintain general ledger integrity with reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and reserves.
• Oversee AR, AP, billing, collections, cash receipts, vendor payments, payroll accounting, and related activities.
• Manage cash flow, banking relationships, and debt payments; identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Coordinate audits and reporting with external auditors and government agencies while maintaining internal controls.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling with executive leadership.
• Provide timely reporting and analysis on department performance, profitability, backlog, and WIP trends.
• Partner with departments on job costing, project billing, revenue recognition, and inventory to improve profitability.
• Own and improve ERP and financial systems; streamline processes to strengthen data integrity and controls.
• Maintain professional knowledge and apply best practices; protect confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Process improvement

Data integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

CPA/CMA/MBA or advanced credential preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Our well-established, privately held client in the commercial building products industry is seeking a Financial Controller. This role will lead the Accounting and Finance team and own core accounting responsibilities including financial reporting, month-end close, cash management, accounts receivable and payable, internal controls, and compliance. In addition to maintaining a strong accounting foundation, this role partners with the fractional CFO and executive and departmental leadership to improve management reporting, financial planning, operational analysis, and the use of technology and data throughout the business. This role is on-site, located in Lafayette, IN.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes and ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and balance sheet through appropriate reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, reserves, and review procedures.
• Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, billing, collections, cash receipts, vendor payments, payroll-related accounting, credit card activity, and expense reimbursements.
• Manage cash flow and working capital, including daily cash visibility, banking relationships, line of-credit activity, debt payments, and opportunities to reduce interest expense.
• Coordinate annual financial, tax, insurance, and other required audits and reporting with external auditors, CPAs, financial institutions, and government agencies while maintaining effective internal controls over cash, purchasing, disbursements, system access, and financial reporting.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and develop reliable forecasts, cash projections, and financial models in partnership with executive leadership and department leaders.
• Provide timely reporting and analysis, including but not limited to department performance, job and project profitability, margins, backlog and work-in-process trends to help leadership understand not only what happened, but why it happened, what it means, and what actions should be considered.
• Partner with departments to understand financial and operational drivers, including job costing, work in process, project billing, revenue recognition, and inventory, and identify opportunities to improve profitability, cash flow, and business performance.
• Own and improve the use of the ERP and related financial systems; streamline or automate manual processes to strengthen data integrity, reporting, workflow efficiency, and system controls.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education, professional publications, and networking, and apply relevant best practices to the organization.
• Protect company operations and decision-making by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial information, plans, compensation data, and other sensitive information.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and develop the Accounting and Finance team by setting clear expectations, delegating effectively, providing feedback, and fostering professional growth.
• Oversee team performance, workload, communication, and development while maintaining appropriate internal controls and segregation of duties.
• Partner with Human Resources on recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and developing accounting and finance talent.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field required
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience required
• Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, cash management, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to translate financial information into actionable business insights.
• Strong business acumen and curiosity, with an understanding of how work is sold, purchased, delivered, billed, collected, and managed.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated commitment to process improvement, data integrity, technology, and automation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; experience with ERP and financial reporting systems required.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Experience in a project-based, construction, distribution, or service environment, including exposure to job costing, work in process, inventory, or project billing, preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP system preferred.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant advanced credential preferred.