Job Title: Controller
Salary: $80,000–$150,000 annually (based on experience and qualifications)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Executive-Level Role in a High-Performing Organization: This Controller position supports a client known for its operational excellence and strong financial leadership throughout the region.
Strategic Leadership Culture: Join a senior management team where the Controller plays a central role in driving transparency, innovation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Valparaiso Lifestyle Perks: Enjoy small-town living with access to nature, affordable housing, and proximity to Chicago and Northwest Indiana’s business corridor.
Career Growth and Stability: This Controller role offers long-term stability with potential to grow into CFO or multi-entity oversight positions.
Training and Impact: Receive executive onboarding and step into a Controller position that directly shapes financial strategy, compliance, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as the Controller overseeing all accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings and reporting as the Controller of record
- Develop and manage budgets, forecasts, and financial models with full Controller-level authority
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and internal controls under the Controller’s purview
- Collaborate with executive leadership to guide strategic financial planning and maintain Controller oversight of fiscal health
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred)
- Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles as a Controller or Assistant Controller
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel skills to support Controller-level analysis and reporting
- Strong understanding of internal controls, risk mitigation, and financial governance expected of a seasoned Controller
Location: This position is on-site and located in Valparaiso, Indiana
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