Controller

Aston Carter • Indianapolis, IN

10d • $34 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Controller oversees all accounting and finance activities for a growing organization with approximately $10 million in annual revenue. As the primary financial leader, without direct reports, this person owns end-to-end accounting operations, ensures accurate financial management, and supports the company’s continued growth. The role includes contributing to budgeting and forecasting and supporting HR-related activities as the company expands.

This is a fully onsite, contract-to-hire position in Indianapolis, Indiana. The workweek is Monday through Friday, with an employee-selected eight-hour shift starting between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The organization currently employs around two dozen full-time team members and is expanding its project portfolio and revenue. The collaborative, fast-evolving environment offers an opportunity to build and refine accounting processes as the organization scales.

Requirements

• 35+ years of experience as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Proven experience managing full-cycle accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and month-end close.
• Hands-on experience with Sage ERP or similar systems, or strong comfort learning them.
• Experience or strong comfort performing payroll duties, including processing and compliance.
• Proficiency in general ledger maintenance, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Ability to process at least 100 invoices per month accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance and reconcile spreadsheets and financial data.
• Solid understanding of accounting standards and internal controls.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a growing environment.
• Effective communication skills for providing financial information and collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing, machining, technology installation, or construction.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Experience working in a growing company and adapting to evolving processes.
• Interest in contributing to budgeting and forecasting as the organization expands.
• Comfort collaborating with benefits and retirement plan providers on employee-related matters.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts payable process, including reviewing, coding, and processing vendor invoices.
• Oversee accounts receivable, including customer invoicing, payment application, and collections follow-up.
• Input and process at least 100 invoices per month accurately.
• Oversee purchase orders and ensure supporting documentation is accurate, complete, and properly recorded.
• Process payroll accurately and on time, maintaining compliance with applicable payroll requirements.
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including preparing and posting journal entries.
• Balance spreadsheets and verify financial data accuracy and integrity across systems.
• Perform month-end close activities, including account reconciliations and preparation of supporting schedules.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and internal control procedures.
• Prepare accurate financial reports and provide clear financial information to leadership for decision-making.
• Support budgeting and forecasting and take on additional financial planning duties as needed.
• Assist with HR-related tasks, including coordinating with third-party benefits and 401(k) providers on employee enrollment and questions.
• Set up new hires in payroll systems and support onboarding from a finance and payroll perspective.
• Improve accounting processes as the company grows and takes on more projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage, subject to eligibility.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions, subject to eligibility.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for employees and dependents, subject to eligibility.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage, subject to eligibility.
• Health Savings Account (HSA), subject to eligibility.
• Transportation benefits, subject to eligibility.
• Employee Assistance Program, subject to eligibility.
• Time off or leave, which may include PTO, vacation, or sick leave, subject to eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed