Controller, Accounting, Accounting Manager

Controller

Location: South Bend, IN

Salary Range: $80,000–$100,000

A growing firm in South Bend is creating a new Controller role to bring family office, trust, and internal accounting functions in‑house. This is a high‑impact opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants ownership, visibility, and the ability to help shape a critical function of the firm. The Controller will serve as a key financial partner to leadership while overseeing day‑to‑day accounting for the firm and select high‑net‑worth family office clients.

Family Office & Client Accounting

• Lead accounting, bookkeeping, and financial reporting for family office clients
• Maintain complete and accurate books; oversee month‑end and quarter‑end close
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality across all client financials

Trust & Foundation Reporting

• Oversee trust and foundation accounting and reporting
• Ensure timely, accurate, and compliant reporting

Internal Firm Accounting

• Manage internal firm accounting and financial reporting
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, reporting, and financial insights

Strategic & Process Improvement

• Help evaluate, improve, and implement accounting processes and systems
• Contribute to the development of future service offerings as the firm grows
• Play a leadership role as the accounting function expands

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally at the Controller or Senior Accounting Manager level
• Experience with complex entities, multi‑entity accounting, or high‑net‑worth clients
• Strong hands‑on accounting background (general ledger, financial statements, close process, payroll)
• CPA strongly preferred; public accounting or tax exposure is a plus
• Proven ability to work independently and operate in a newly created role
• High level of professionalism and discretion with confidential financial information