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As of Jul 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for fractional controller in Indiana is $113,709.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $92,300.00 and $131,800.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Fractional Controller is responsible for overseeing and streamlining financial operations for one or more organizations on a part-time or contract basis. Typical daily tasks include managing accounting processes, preparing financial reports, overseeing month-end close, ensuring compliance with regulations, and collaborating with other executives or external accountants. You may also help refine internal controls, set up better budgeting procedures, and advise business owners on financial strategy. Because the role bridges multiple organizations, strong time management and the ability to quickly adapt to various business environments are crucial. This diversity makes the role both dynamic and highly rewarding for finance professionals who enjoy variety and fast-paced challenges.

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A Fractional Controller requires advanced knowledge of accounting principles, financial analysis, and budgeting, typically supported by a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and several years of experience in controllership roles. Familiarity with accounting software such as QuickBooks, NetSuite, or Sage, and certifications like CPA or CMA, are highly valued in this position. Strong communication, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability are crucial soft skills, as the role often involves working with multiple clients or departments. These qualifications ensure effective financial leadership, compliance, and the ability to drive strategic business decisions across diverse organizations.

What is a Fractional Controller?

A Fractional Controller is an experienced financial professional who oversees a company's accounting and financial operations on a part-time or contract basis. This role is ideal for small to mid-sized businesses that need high-level financial expertise but do not require a full-time controller. Responsibilities typically include financial reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and ensuring compliance with regulations. By hiring a Fractional Controller, businesses gain strategic financial guidance at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive.

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Senior Manager - Fractional Accounting & Advisory Services - Indianapolis, IN

Senior Manager - Fractional Accounting & Advisory Services - Indianapolis, IN

Barnes, Dennig & Co., Ltd.

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Re-posted 20 hours ago

Job description

Barnes Dennig Client Accounting amp; Advisory Services – Senior Manager – Fractional Accounting amp; Advisory Services
Build a Brighter Future - Together, with Barnes Dennig Client Accounting amp; Advisory Services (CAAS). As Client Accounting amp; Advisory professionals, we assist our clients in delivering complete, accurate, consistent, timely and insightful day-to-day perspective and insight, helping our clients operate efficiently and effectively. We’re creative problem-solvers whose work sets the bar for others.
As a CAAS Senior Manager for the Fractional Accounting amp; Advisory Services group, you will play a critical client-facing role within Barnes Dennig's Fractional Accounting amp; Advisory practice. You will be responsible for managing a portfolio of client relationships, contributing to business development, and oversight of the broader team of fractional advisors and staff. This position is well-suited for experienced finance and accounting professionals who are ready to bring their expertise to multiple businesses as a trusted external advisor. Senior Managers report to the Director of the practice and are positioned for continued growth within the firm.
Senior Managers share a broad scope of responsibility spanning client service, business development, and team oversight/support. Individual focus and involvement across these areas will vary based on experience, capacity, and the evolving needs of the service line. The day-to-day responsibilities will vary significantly depending upon the needs of our clients, our team members, and our CAAS practice.
Responsibilities:
Client Service amp; Relationship Management
  • Manage a portfolio of clients, serving as the primary point of contact for outsourced accounting, controller, and CFO advisory services.
  • Build trusted advisor relationships by understanding the client’s business(es) deeply and delivering proactive, strategic guidance alongside day-to-day support.
  • Support the onboarding of new clients, establishing workflows and ensuring a smooth, high-quality experience from the start.
  • Maintain client satisfaction and retention through consistent communication, responsiveness, and quality deliverables.
Business Development amp; Market Growth
  • Develop and nurture a professional network, including but not limited to, bankers, attorneys, financial advisors, and business owners, to generate referrals and new client opportunities.
  • Represent Barnes Dennig at local events, industry associations, and community organizations building market presence.
  • Contribute to thought leadership through LinkedIn, webinars, and content positioning the practice as a trusted resource.
  • Collaborate with the firm’s internal marketing group to identify opportunities and support campaigns aligned with growth goals for the practice.
Team Support amp; Personnel Development
  • Serve as a direct supervisor to other fractional advisors and associates, providing regular feedback, performance guidance, and professional development support.
  • Conduct periodic check-ins and performance conversations to help direct reports grow in their roles, build confidence with clients, and develop toward greater responsibility.
  • Identify individual strengths and development gaps within team members and work with other Sr. Managers to create meaningful career growth paths.
  • Actively participate in recruiting efforts by helping identify talent, engaging candidates, and contributing to a strong hiring process reflective of the firm’s culture.
  • Support onboarding and integration of new hires, ensuring they are set up for success from day one with tools, context, and relationships they’ll need.
  • Foster a team environment where people feel accountable, supported, and motivated to do their best work, modeling standards expected of the broader service line.
  • Contribute to capacity planning and workload management across direct reports, escalating concerns to the Director as needed to maintain team health and service quality.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Operations, or related field; CPA or CPA track background preferred
  • Relevant work experience such as: 7+ years of progressive experience as a CFO, Controller, Accounting Manager or similar.
  • Comfortability in a client-facing or stakeholder-facing environment, with the ability to communicate clearly, build rapport naturally, and can translate financial complexity into plain language easily.
  • An interest in business development, with a willingness to network, engage with others, and cultivate relationships over time is preferred—no prior sales experience required.
  • Prior leadership experience managing teams (formally or informally) and balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, accounting operations, and financial reporting/analysis.
  • Ability to: work in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a proactive and entrepreneurial mindset, while interacting with all levels inside and outside the organization, taking initiative, anticipating problems and formulating resolutions, exercising good judgment/decision making, prioritizing and multi-tasking, working independently, etc.
As one of the leading Certified Public Accounting and business consulting firms in Ohio, Kentucky and Indiana, serving closely held, growth-driven companies to achieve financial success with innovative ideas, personal attention and global resources, Barnes Dennig offers a strong compensation and benefits program, top technical leadership training, a mentor program, an Emerging Professional's network, a Women's Initiative, a focus on diversity, equity and inclusion, along with driving many philanthropic ventures, including an annual community outreach day, etc.
Known for being a unique firm, we have received numerous awards and recognition for our culture, talent, and service, including being named a Top Workplace, a Best Places to Work and a recipient of the Alfred P. Sloan Award for workplace flexibility.
Barnes Dennig is an equal opportunity employer with policies designed to ensure equal opportunities in recruitment, employment, promotion, compensation, training and development without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion or creed, disability, national origin or any other protected status.

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