Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Full-time | Hybrid Potential | Bonus

A well-established and long-time client of ours in the greater Indianapolis area is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team. This position offers a blend of financial reporting, operational accounting, process improvement, and cross-functional business partnership responsibilities within a stable and growing organization. The role is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who wants broader exposure to leadership, operations, and strategic finance initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible role within the accounting and finance organization.
• Opportunity to influence processes, reporting, and accounting best practices.
• Collaborative environment with strong executive leadership support.
• Exposure to system enhancements, operational improvements, and ongoing business growth initiatives.
• Clear path for long-term professional growth and advancement.

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Lead general ledger activities, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting.
• Partner with operations and leadership teams to improve financial visibility and decision-making.
• Support external audits, internal controls, and compliance activities.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and help optimize accounting workflows.
• Participate in ERP and systems-related projects.
• Mentor and provide leadership within the accounting function.

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in corporate accounting, manufacturing accounting, or a similar environment.
• Experience in Senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or related roles with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• ERP system experience required; exposure to system implementations or process improvement initiatives is a plus.
• CPA, CMA, or public accounting background preferred.
• Proven track record of improving processes, enhancing reporting accuracy, and driving operational efficiencies.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunity, and comprehensive benefits.

If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Zach Gates at Zach.Gates@lhh.com, or visit our website at www.lhh.com

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