Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

Controller

Salary: $70,000 – $100,000

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN

• Executive-level influence on financial strategy and decision-making
• End-to-end ownership of accounting, budgeting, and financial operations
• Direct partnership with ownership and senior leadership
• Ability to drive cost control, margin improvement, and operational efficiency
• Hands‑on role with authority to improve systems, processes, and controls
• Stable, established business with complex, project-based revenue
• Opportunity to modernize financial tools and reporting infrastructure
• High‑trust environment where your expertise sets direction, not just reports results

• Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and profitability analysis across the business
• Monitor costs, margins, and operational KPIs to drive performance improvements
• Manage AR, AP, cash flow, and lender reporting
• Establish and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and compliance
• Partner with leadership on financial planning, contracts, and risk management

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, CMA, or MBA required
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience in manufacturing or project-based environments
• Strong background in cost accounting, budgeting, and financial leadership