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LaPorte, IN
100% Onsite
A well-established manufacturing company in LaPorte is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide leadership to its accounting function. This is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing the month-end close process, managing daily accounting operations, supporting the accounting team, and delivering timely financial reporting to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
(Estimated percentage of time)
Required
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100% Onsite
A well-established manufacturing company in LaPorte is seeking an experienced Interim Controller to provide leadership to its accounting function. This is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing the month-end close process, managing daily accounting operations, supporting the accounting team, and delivering timely financial reporting to leadership.
Key Responsibilities
(Estimated percentage of time)
- 30% – Financial Reporting & Month-End Close
- Lead the monthly close process and ensure accurate financial statements.
- Target a 5-day close (allowing up to 10 days during onboarding).
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
- 25% – Financial Reporting & Analysis
- Prepare financial reports and analyses for executive leadership and banking relationships.
- Develop and maintain Excel reports using data from Microsoft Navision and other systems.
- Analyze financial data and provide insights to support business decisions.
- 20% – Cash Management & Financial Oversight
- Monitor daily cash activity and cash flow.
- Oversee the AP payment process and cash disbursements.
- Track and allocate tariff-related funds.
- Support banking activities and maintain strong financial controls.
- 15% – Accounting Team Leadership
- Oversee daily accounting operations.
- Provide guidance and support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team.
- Resolve accounting issues and ensure smooth day-to-day operations.
- 10% – Forecasting & Operational Reporting
- Prepare daily sales forecast reports.
- Review payroll reports for accuracy before processing.
- Partner with leadership to provide financial reporting and operational insights.
Required
- Previous Controller or Assistant Controller experience.
- Proven ability to lead the month-end close process.
- Strong ERP experience, preferably Microsoft Navision.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including building reports from multiple data sources.
- Experience overseeing accounting operations, including AP and AR.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Manufacturing industry experience.
- Cash management and banking experience.
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Salary : $106,160 - $122,346