Location: Michigan City, Indiana
Schedule: Full-Time | Fully Onsite
Salary:$130,000 – $150,000 (commensurate with experience)
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Controller to join our leadership team in Michigan City, Indiana. This fully onsite position is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with a proven track record of financial leadership, process improvement, and building high-performing teams. The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen internal controls, and partner with executive leadership to support business growth and operational excellence.
Lead all day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including the month-end and year-end close processes, general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Prepare and present timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
Identify and implement process improvements that enhance operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and improve reporting accuracy.
Develop, mentor, and lead the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making support.
Oversee annual audits, coordinate with external auditors, and ensure compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements.
Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and key business metrics while recommending opportunities for continuous improvement.
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal control procedures.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
MBA and/or CPA preferred.
Minimum 7+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
Strong background in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and month-end close.
Demonstrated success implementing process improvements and driving operational efficiencies.
Proven leadership experience with the ability to coach, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively partner with executives and cross-functional teams.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within ERP/accounting systems.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven finance leader who thrives in a collaborative, onsite environment. This individual will possess a strong technical accounting foundation, exceptional leadership capabilities, and the communication skills necessary to influence strategic business decisions while continuously improving financial processes and operational performance.
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Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.