Interim Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; South Bend (IN); Vor Ort; USD 95.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking an Interim Controller in South Bend, Indiana to lead the accounting team and partner with executive leadership. The role blends hands-on accounting oversight with strategic financial planning.

The position offers visibility into operations, opportunities to strengthen internal controls, and long-term impact on systems and reporting across the organization. Candidates should have 5–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, GAAP expertise, and ERP

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Great Plains, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar).
• Proven ability to lead teams and communicate with stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll review
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting
• Ensure GAAP compliance, internal controls, and audit requirements
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Partner with leadership on financial analysis and process improvements
• Oversee accounting systems and recommend efficiencies or upgrades

Kenntnisse

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Great Plains

QuickBooks Enterprise

Jobbeschreibung

Interim Controller - South Bend, Indiana

Salary: $95,000-$120,000 annually

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Established Organization: Join a financially stable company with growing accounting and reporting needs in the South Bend market.

• Leadership-Focused Role: Serve as the primary accounting leader, partnering closely with executive leadership.

• Hands-On & Strategic: Blend day-to-day accounting oversight with higher-level financial strategy and process improvement.

• Team Development: Opportunity to mentor and develop accounting staff while strengthening internal controls.

• Long-Term Growth: Visible role with the ability to influence systems, structure, and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, AP, AR, and payroll review

• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and audit requirements

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management

• Partner with leadership on financial analysis, operational decisions, and process improvements

• Oversee accounting systems and recommend efficiencies or upgrades

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred but not required)

• 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibility

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience with ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Great Plains, QuickBooks Enterprise, or similar)

• Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and communicate with stakeholders