Interim Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Interim Controller for an Indianapolis manufacturing company. This hands-on accounting leadership role oversees daily operations and is on-site in Indianapolis, IN 46268 with a salary range of $110,000–$125,000.

You will mentor a junior team, improve processes and internal controls, partner with operations, and report to executive management.

Qualifications

• Experience leading accounting operations in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and develop teams.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and month-end close.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and analyses.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Partner with leadership and operations to drive performance.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Financial reporting

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Interim Controller
Indianapolis, IN 46268 | $110,000 – $125,000

Are you a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and partnering with operations? This opportunity offers the chance to lead the accounting function for a growing manufacturing company while mentoring a young team and driving meaningful business impact.

Why You’ll Want to Consider This Opportunity

• Join a stable manufacturing organization with a strong operational presence in Indianapolis.
• Step into a visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive management.
• Make an immediate impact by strengthening the accounting function and supporting business growth.
• Mentor, coach, and develop a junior accounting team eager to learn and grow.
• Influence accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting procedures.
• Partner closely with operations to provide financial insight and business support.
• Enjoy a collaborative environment where your experience and leadership are highly valued.
• Play a key role in building a stronger, more efficient finance organization.
• Competitive compensation package ranging from $110,000 to $125,000 annually.
• Fully on-site position that allows for direct interaction with leadership, staff, and plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and the month-end close process.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and financial analyses.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while creating accountability within the department.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and accounting procedures.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management activities.
• Partner with leadership and operational teams to drive financial performance and decision-making.

What We’re Looking For

• Progressive accounting leadership experience, ideally as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting, general ledger accounting, and internal controls.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor less experienced accounting professionals.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

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