Assistant Controller Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN (NOW HIRING)

Job Title: Controller / Director of AccountingJob Description
This role leads the organization's accounting function and serves as a strategic business partner to executive leadership. The Controller / Director of Accounting oversees all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory compliance, and audit activities while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information. The position combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership responsibilities, driving process improvements, operational efficiencies, and high-quality financial insights in a regulated financial services environment.
Responsibilities

• Lead the overall accounting function and provide strategic financial guidance to executive leadership.
• Oversee all aspects of financial reporting and analysis, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial statements.
• Manage general ledger operations, including month-end close processes, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance internal controls and risk management frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure reliable financial information.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP and relevant regulatory requirements within a credit union, banking, or broader financial services environment.
• Direct regulatory compliance activities, including preparation, review, and submission of regulatory reports and coordination of examinations.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external audit activities, including planning, documentation, and issue resolution.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies and procedures to support consistent and compliant financial practices.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, including strategic financial analysis, variance analysis, and performance reporting.
• Provide executive-level financial communication, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for leadership and stakeholders.
• Drive process improvement initiatives and optimize accounting systems, including ERP platforms and related financial tools.
• Partner cross-functionally with other departments to support business initiatives, projects, and strategic decision-making.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable team culture.
• Support cash flow management, treasury operations, and related financial planning activities as needed.
• Participate in and lead change management and project management efforts related to financial systems, reporting, and process enhancements.

Essential Skills

• Proven experience in financial reporting and financial analysis within a regulated financial environment.
• Strong GAAP accounting expertise with a deep understanding of technical accounting standards.
• Demonstrated experience establishing and managing internal controls and risk management frameworks.
• Hands-on experience with audit management, including coordination of internal and external audits.
• Regulatory compliance experience within credit unions, banking, or financial services, including regulatory reporting and examinations.
• Extensive general ledger oversight and management of month-end close processes.
• Leadership experience managing and developing accounting teams at the Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or Senior Accounting Manager level.
• Track record of driving process improvement and accounting systems optimization.
• Strong strategic financial analysis skills, including interpreting financial results and advising executive leadership.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and executive-level financial presentations.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience within a credit union, banking, or broader financial services environment.
• Experience with regulatory reporting and examinations in financial services.
• Previous experience in roles such as Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or Senior Accounting Manager.
• Experience with budgeting and forecasting processes, including development and monitoring of budgets.
• Cash flow management and treasury operations experience.
• Financial modeling and variance analysis skills.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and business intelligence and reporting tools.
• ERP implementation or accounting systems optimization experience.
• Experience in change management and leading financial transformation initiatives.
• Strong project management skills and experience working cross-functionally with other departments.

Work Environment
The role operates in a professional financial services environment with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, accuracy, and control. The Controller / Director of Accounting works closely with executive leadership and cross-functional teams, using ERP systems, business intelligence tools, and other financial technologies to manage reporting, analysis, and process optimization. The position emphasizes structured processes, continuous improvement, and collaboration, with a culture that values accountability, clear communication, and strategic partnership across the organization.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fort Wayne, IN.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.67 - $69.71/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Fort Wayne,IN.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 31, 2026.
About Aston Carter
Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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