What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Controller position at Naviga?
About Our ClientOur client is a rapidly growing, privately-held service industry leader with a national footprint, serving a diverse customer base. Established over four decades ago , the company has nearly doubled its revenue in the past few years, with current revenues of approximately $48M. They are known for their employee-first culture, prioritizing training, education, and providing the necessary tools for success. The leadership team is dedicated to a strategy of long-term sustainability and growing talent from within. This role is based fully in-office at the company's Indianapolis, IN headquartersThe OpportunityThis is a high-impact Senior Controller role, reporting directly to the President and serving as one of three senior executive leaders. You will lead all aspects of the finance department , playing a critical, hands-on role in budgeting, financial analysis, and reporting for a fast-paced, distributed field service organization. This position is open due to a planned promotion of the current Controller to the parent company. You will be essential in maintaining financial integrity and driving performance during a period of significant growth and key system integrations.What You Will DoLead the finance department and manage staff, including the Assistant Controller, accountants, and AR staff.Oversee the complete Order to Cash (OTC) process, including customer data, AP/AR management, credit, collections, and cash application.Direct all monthly financial close activities, ensuring correct financial positioning and working directly with executive and field operations leadership.Lead the annual budget process and prepare monthly forecasts, including variance analysis and communicate results to leadership with recommendations for corrective measures.Manage external financial compliance with federal, state, and municipal agencies, including legal, reporting, and tax requirements.Act as the responsible business owner for maintaining the integrity of ERP systems (General Ledger, CRM, etc.), which includes leading current integration projects.Maintain engagement with insurance providers (Workers Comp, Auto, GL, Healthcare) and manage the accurate financial position for these areas.Oversee fleet budgeting, cost control, and complianceWho You AreA financial leader with 7–10 years of broad and progressive financial reporting, control, and accounting experience in a leadership role.Proven ability to lead an entire finance team, including both direct and indirect reports.Experience in a service industry organization, ideally structured around multiple branches or field operations.Demonstrated expertise in forecasting, budgeting, and managing consolidated budgets in coordination with a parent company.Strong focus on Order to Cash (OTC) processes and contract/agreement reviews (PO's, vendor, sub-contract, leases).Highly preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related discipline, and CPA Certification or similar accounting qualifications.A hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and balances accountability with coaching and development for a growing team.Plus-Factors: Experience with NetSuite and Salesforce.The Ideal Candidate is a strong, engaged, and highly hands-on Controller ready to step into a senior executive role within a dynamic, high-growth environment. You are a decisive leader, data-driven , with superior communication and presentation skills. You have a proven track record leading a finance team in a distributed, multi-branch service organization. You can analyze and manage financial systems with a strong focus on the entire Order-to-Cash cycle. You are expected to quickly learn the business operations and make an immediate impact by driving the NetSuite and Salesforce integration projects forward. You will be an advocate for employee development and have the business acumen to help sustain the company's rapid growthWhy Join the Team?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company on an aggressive, high-growth trajectory—nearly doubling revenue in recent years. You will have direct access to and support from the President, allowing you to drive immediate and significant impact on the business. The company offers a collaborative, open-door culture with strong core values. You will be part of a strategic plan focused on sustainability and developing future leaders. Compensation includes a competitive base salary and a generous 20% performance bonus. Benefits include a 401(k) with a 4% match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and company-paid disability.________________________________________About Naviga Recruiting & Executive SearchNaviga Recruiting & Executive Search is a leading provider of Contingent Workforce Solutions, Executive Search, Leadership and Individual Contributor hiring, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives through expert talent acquisition. Our specialties include sales, marketing, finance/accounting and operations hiring. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market trends, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search helps organizations build high-performing teams and navigate complex workforce challenges. Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search specializes in U.S. Hiring for Global Businesses.
Salary : $81,000 - $118,000