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Controller jobs in Indianapolis, IN
Controllers run the accounting function of a company. They own the close process, financial reporting, and internal controls, and manage the accounting team that keeps the numbers accurate and audit-ready.
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$130k
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the general ledger and balance sheet accounts Assist with financial statement preparation and monthly reporting Support accounts... ...depreciation records Help improve accounting processes, controls, and reporting effic…
$39k
reports, research, and resolution. Submit adjustment requests for the AAD Unit to process. Assist with special projects in the Financial Department or other CSB areas. Salary: The salary for this position traditionally s…
$70.84k
to learn more about the Indiana Office of Utility Consumer Counselor. Role Overview : The Utilities Accountant conducts financial analyses and audits to assess the financial condition and performance of regulated utiliti…
$70.84k
Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission (IURC) by applying accounting principles and practices and performing reviews of utilities' financial records and operations. OUCC staff accountants conduct financial analyses, rev…
$39k
and subsidiary ledgers with general ledger. Post transactions to cost summary journals. Prepare a variety of accounting and financial reports from the accounts maintained. Prepare, correct, and adjust entries prior to cl…
$75k - $90k
will join a high-performing treasury team responsible for cash management, forecasting, liquidity optimization, payment processing, financial modeling, and treasury operations. This role offers a unique blend of treasury…
employees, regarding state payroll taxes. 8. Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate reporting of payroll tax data for financial statements and audits. 9. Maintain a high level of data confidentiality while ha…
$16 - $23 per hour
The Ed Napleton Automotive Group is looking for an Automotive Accounting Associate. This is an exciting opportunity in a growing, fast-paced industry. Located at Napleton Hyundai of Carmel, the Automotive Accounting Asso…
$100k - $120k
Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations and help build the financial infrastructure needed to support long-term growth. This is... ...implement scalable systems, reporting tools, and operational controls to supp…
Summary The Senior Accountant plays a key role in managing the financial accounting activities within an industrial environment. This... ...reciprocity check, and payments. · Other accounts: bookkeeping and control. Anal…
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What controllers earn in Indianapolis
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $40–$54 | $84k–$112k |
| Mid level | $54–$72 | $112k–$149k |
| Senior | $69–$99 | $144k–$205k |
Adjusted for the Indianapolis market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
GAAP and technical accountingFinancial reportingInternal controlsTeam managementMonth-end and year-end closeAudit managementERP systems (NetSuite, SAP)Cash flow managementProcess documentation
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How have you improved a close process you inherited?
Give the before and after in days, and the specific changes: reconciliation cadence, checklist ownership, or automation. Show the team came along with the change.
Tell me about your experience managing an external audit.
Describe owning the PBC list, keeping schedules ready year-round, and how the audit concluded — ideally with no material adjustments and a shorter fieldwork period.
How do you design internal controls without slowing the business down?
Show risk-based thinking: strong controls where dollars and fraud risk concentrate, lighter touch elsewhere, and automation where judgment is not needed.
How do you develop and retain your accounting team?
Mention clear ownership of areas, cross-training to remove single points of failure, and giving seniors visible stretch work like audit or systems projects.
Describe a technical accounting issue you had to research and resolve.
Pick something real — revenue recognition, leases, capitalization — and walk through the guidance you applied and how you documented the position.
How do you work with FP&A and the CFO?
Frame the controller as the source of trustworthy actuals: clean, timely closes that let FP&A forecast and the CFO speak to the board with confidence.
Tell me about a time you found or prevented a material problem.
Show vigilance plus process: how the issue surfaced, how you contained and corrected it, and the control you added afterward.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For controllers specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Lead with the scope you controlled: revenue, entity count, team size, and audit firm relationships.
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Quantify close discipline, for example a consistent five-day close across a multi-entity consolidation.
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Name clean audit outcomes and any first-year audits or system implementations you led.
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Include CPA licensure prominently; most controller postings treat it as required.
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Show a systems story, such as migrating from QuickBooks to NetSuite, since controllers often own that transition.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Senior Accountant
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Accounting Manager
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Assistant Controller
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Controller
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VP of Finance / CFO
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