Controller Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Controller

Currently seeking a Controller for a client north of Fort Wayne, IN. As senior management, you will manage all financial and administrative activities of the client's companies, with solid support from a strong bookkeeping staff already in place. You will effectively manage the team while proactively providing management with financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations serving as a true "player-coach" and a trusted member of the senior leadership team reporting to the ECO and Board of Directors.

Controller Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• Primary Contact for the Following External Parties:
  • External Accountants (work with outside CPA firm)
  • Payroll Service Vendor (payroll is currently processed by an outside service)
  • Banks
  • IRS & IDOR
  • Regulatory Agencies
  • IT Software Consultants & Vendors
  • Equipment and Software Vendors
• Ensure Timely and Accurate:
  • Financial Reporting
  • Tax and Regulatory Reporting and Compliance
  • Invoicing
  • Accounts Receivable Collections
  • Accounts Payable Payment
  • Bank Reporting
• Develop and Enforce Sound:
  • Cash Management Practices
  • Customer Credit Policies & Limits
  • Internal Security Measures:
    • Bank Reconciliation
    • Check Writing
    • Deposits
    • ACH Payments and Deposits
    • Vendor Premiums and Rebates
    • Credit Cards
• Design, Manage and Review Internal Control Systems
• Manage Payroll Vendor Relationship (payroll is outsourced)
  • Periodically evaluate and advise management on whether payroll should continue to be outsourced/brought in house
• Manage and Provide Ongoing Analysis of Key Performance Metrics
  • Proactively Provide Management with Financial Analysis and Recommendations (i.e. health insurance, employee benefit programs, making recommendations to senior management)
  • Manage Human Resources Team
  • Manage Compensation and Benefit Programs
  • Manage IT Activities:
    • Performance of IT Vendors and IT Programs
    • Ensure Timely Software Updates
    • Ensure Timely and Effective Hardware and Software Training
    • Manage Computer Hardware Maintenance and Upgrades
    • Manage Office Equipment and Supplies

Controller Profile:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA, CMA, or MBA a PLUS, But Not Required
• Minimum of 10 Years' Experience
• Regulatory Industry Experience a PLUS, But Not Required
• 5+ Years at a Controller/Head of Accounting Department Role
• 5+ Years' Personnel Management Experience, Including Managing Teams of 5 or More
• Solid ERP Platform Experience Required
• Experience with PDI Specifically a PLUS, But Not Required (Highly Specialized System Can Be Learned On the Job)
• Microsoft Business Suite
• Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills
• An Inquisitive Mind
• Demonstrated Ability to Both Manage/Develop a Bookkeeping and Accounting Staff and Personally Deliver Higher-Level Financial Analysis and Strategic Recommendations This Role Is Not a Bookkeeping Position
• Comfortable Operating as a "Player-Coach" Within a Small, Close-Knit Senior Management Team
• Experience in a Diverse, Regulated, and/or Highly Taxed Industry - Is Helpful But Not Required

Controller Benefits:

• Salary: $100,000 $125,000
• Health Insurance
• Vacation/PTO
• Health/Dental/Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Program (401K)
• CPE Hours and Professional Fees Paid by Company
• Company Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Family Culture
• Low Turn-over

Our client is seeking local/commutable experience as there is no relocation assistance offered.