Strategic Interim Controller: Lead Finance & GAAP

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

• 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.

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 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

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Great Plains

QuickBooks Enterprise

Job description

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