Controller

WIELAND DESIGNS INC • Goshen, IN

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Wieland Designs is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the financial function of a family-owned manufacturer during an important growth and leadership transition. This role is responsible for delivering reliable financial operations, developing a capable accounting team, and translating operating data into practical business insights. As the senior day-to-day accounting and finance role, the Controller will have direct access to the CEO and a seat on the management team. The incoming Controller will collaborate with the current CFO during a planned transition. This opportunity offers direct influence on company decisions, a visible impact on strengthening the organization's financial capabilities, and a focus on manufacturing to connect financial results with operational metrics.

Requirements

• Progressively responsible accounting experience, including ownership of close, financial reporting, reconciliations, controls, and financial analysis; five or more years is preferred.
• Manufacturing accounting experience and the ability to connect financial results to operational causes and improvement opportunities.
• Experience leading, organizing, coaching, and developing accounting staff.
• Strong command of generally accepted accounting principles and sound judgment in applying them to a practical operating environment.
• Strong spreadsheet and financial-analysis capability, along with experience using an ERP-based accounting system.
• Clear communication, discretion, integrity, and the ability to build credibility with both accounting and non-accounting leaders.

Nice To Haves

• Epicor experience is a plus.
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop an accounting team of approximately three people, with clear priorities, accountability, cross-training, and backup coverage.
• Own the accuracy and timeliness of the general ledger, monthly close, account reconciliations, financial statements, and recurring management reporting.
• Present financial results to the management team and translate trends, variances, risks, and opportunities into clear business implications.
• Partner with operating leaders to improve performance across revenue, margin, labor, inventory, working capital, spending, and other key drivers.
• Maintain effective accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls appropriate for the company’s size and operating complexity.
• Oversee cash receipts, customer credit, payroll controls, designated banking authorizations, sales and use tax filings, and related financial administration.
• Coordinate year-end accounting, audit, tax, banking, insurance, and outside-accountant activities, assuming broader responsibilities through the transition.
• Improve the usefulness and efficiency of financial systems and processes, including opportunities to simplify, standardize, automate, and strengthen reporting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level