CFS
Position
Controller – South Bend, Indiana
Base Pay Range $95,000.00/yr – $120,000.00/yr
Salary Range: $95,000 – $120,000 annually | 100% On-site
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
High-Impact Leadership Role
– This Controller position offers the opportunity to oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations for a well-established South Bend organization.
Strategic Finance Exposure
– The Controller will partner with executive leadership to support financial planning, internal controls, and long-term business strategy.
Professional Growth
– This Controller role provides a pathway toward Corporate Controller or Director of Finance for candidates seeking advancement.
Stable & Established Environment
– Join a respected employer with deep roots in the South Bend area and a strong financial foundation.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee general ledger activity, month-end and year-end close processes
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as the organization’s Controller
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and audit requirements
Supervise accounting staff and develop process improvements
Prepare and present financial statements to senior leadership
Maintain internal controls and monitor cash flow performance
Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and finance leadership
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity
Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures
Experience with ERP/accounting software (NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Highly analytical and detail-driven with proven leadership skills
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Accounting
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Base Pay Range $95,000.00/yr – $120,000.00/yr
Salary Range: $95,000 – $120,000 annually | 100% On-site
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
High-Impact Leadership Role
– This Controller position offers the opportunity to oversee full-cycle accounting and financial operations for a well-established South Bend organization.
Strategic Finance Exposure
– The Controller will partner with executive leadership to support financial planning, internal controls, and long-term business strategy.
Professional Growth
– This Controller role provides a pathway toward Corporate Controller or Director of Finance for candidates seeking advancement.
Stable & Established Environment
– Join a respected employer with deep roots in the South Bend area and a strong financial foundation.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee general ledger activity, month-end and year-end close processes
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis as the organization’s Controller
Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and audit requirements
Supervise accounting staff and develop process improvements
Prepare and present financial statements to senior leadership
Maintain internal controls and monitor cash flow performance
Partner cross-functionally with operations, HR, and finance leadership
Qualifications
5+ years of progressive accounting experience with 2+ years in a Controller or Assistant Controller capacity
Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures
Experience with ERP/accounting software (NetSuite, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, etc.)
Highly analytical and detail-driven with proven leadership skills
Seniority Level Mid-Senior level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries Accounting
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