Interim Controller

Interim Controller – South Bend, Indiana

Controller | Financial Controller | Accounting Controller | Corporate Controller | Controller

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

Work Setting: On-site (potential flexibility depending on organization)
Location: South Bend, Indiana