Assistant Controller

Location: South Bend, Indiana
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite
Salary: $100,000–$120,000

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Assistant Controller to join a growing organization in South Bend, Indiana. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with 4+ years of progressive experience who is ready to take the next step in their career and grow into a larger leadership role within the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in cost accounting, financial reporting, and general accounting, along with experience in a public accounting environment. This individual will work closely with leadership and operational teams to provide accurate financial information, strengthen processes, and support key business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

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• Support the Controller with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and financial reporting.

  
  
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• Prepare and analyze financial statements, account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.

  
  
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• Take ownership of cost accounting, including inventory, standard costs, variances, margins, and manufacturing-related analysis.

  
  
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• Partner with operations and leadership to analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

  
  
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• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.

  
  
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• Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes.

  
  
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• Support external audits and serve as a key accounting contact for public accounting partners.

  
  
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• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased efficiency across the accounting function.

  
  
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• Assist with developing and improving accounting policies, procedures, and reporting processes.

  
  
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• Take on increasing responsibility with the goal of progressing into a broader Controller-level leadership position.

  
  
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Qualifications

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• 4+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.

  
  
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• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

  
  
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• Public accounting experience strongly preferred.

  
  
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• Strong hands-on experience with cost accounting, preferably within a manufacturing environment.

  
  
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• Solid understanding of financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.

  
  
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• Strong analytical skills with the ability to understand and communicate financial results.

  
  
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• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

  
  
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• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with both accounting and operational teams.

  
  
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• Demonstrated ability to identify problems, improve processes, and take ownership of responsibilities.

  
  
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• Career-driven mindset with the desire and ability to grow within an organization.

  
  
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Why This Opportunity?

This position offers an accounting professional the opportunity to step into a high-impact role with significant visibility and long-term growth potential. The organization is looking for someone who wants more than simply maintaining the status quo — someone who can contribute immediately while developing into a future accounting leader.


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