We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial leadership for a contract position based in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will guide day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen financial oversight, and deliver accurate reporting that supports organizational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit and GAAP accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and operational improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, ledger activity, reconciliations, and cash oversight to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports while leading period-end close activities and ensuring the integrity of reported results.<br>• Partner with leadership and department heads to build annual budgets, evaluate performance against plan, and develop forecasts that inform future financial strategy.<br>• Maintain compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant conditions, and applicable regulatory and tax reporting requirements, including annual filings when needed.<br>• Coordinate external audit activities, prepare supporting schedules, and serve as the main point of contact for auditors throughout the review process.<br>• Prepare clear financial presentations for executive leaders, board members, and finance committees, offering analysis that supports planning and organizational growth.<br>• Monitor liquidity, manage banking relationships, and oversee restricted funds, reserves, contributed income, and grant-related financial activity in line with policy.<br>• Support contract review, vendor coordination, and procurement processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through process and technology enhancements.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to finance staff, promoting accountability, ongoing development, and a collaborative team environment.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.<br>• Strong knowledge of general ledger management, reconciliations, audit preparation, and GAAP-based accounting practices.<br>• Experience supporting financial statement audits and working within nonprofit and/or governmental accounting environments.<br>• Demonstrated ability to lead budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and broader FP&A activities.<br>• Proficiency with Microsoft Great Plains and related accounting systems.<br>• Ability to interpret financial data, communicate findings clearly, and present information to senior leadership or board-level stakeholders.<br>• Understanding of internal controls, compliance obligations, and tax or grant reporting requirements.<br>• Proven leadership skills with the ability to supervise staff and improve accounting processes.
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- Indianapolis, IN
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
- 44 - 50 USD / Hourly
- We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial leadership for a contract position based in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role will guide day-to-day accounting activities, strengthen financial oversight, and deliver accurate reporting that supports organizational decision-making. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit and GAAP accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, compliance, and operational improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct core accounting functions across payables, receivables, payroll, ledger activity, reconciliations, and cash oversight to maintain accurate financial records.<br>• Produce timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports while leading period-end close activities and ensuring the integrity of reported results.<br>• Partner with leadership and department heads to build annual budgets, evaluate performance against plan, and develop forecasts that inform future financial strategy.<br>• Maintain compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant conditions, and applicable regulatory and tax reporting requirements, including annual filings when needed.<br>• Coordinate external audit activities, prepare supporting schedules, and serve as the main point of contact for auditors throughout the review process.<br>• Prepare clear financial presentations for executive leaders, board members, and finance committees, offering analysis that supports planning and organizational growth.<br>• Monitor liquidity, manage banking relationships, and oversee restricted funds, reserves, contributed income, and grant-related financial activity in line with policy.<br>• Support contract review, vendor coordination, and procurement processes while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through process and technology enhancements.<br>• Provide day-to-day guidance to finance staff, promoting accountability, ongoing development, and a collaborative team environment.
- 2026-09-10T00:00:00Z