Controller

ControllerIndianapolis | $130K–$160K + Bonus | Hybrid PotentialA growing manufacturing company north of Indianapolis is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting operations and support continued growth, systems integration, and operational improvement.This position will oversee the day-to-day accounting function, manage a four-person accounting team, and partner closely with plant operations and executive leadership. The Controller will have broad ownership across financial reporting, close, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting, controls, and financial systems.Key ResponsibilitiesLead monthly and year-end close and financial reportingOversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparationManage accounting functions including AP, AR, cost accounting, inventory, and fixed assetsPartner with plant operations on inventory accounting, physical inventories, cycle counts, and standard costingSupport manufacturing analysis and operational reportingLead budgeting, forecasting, and actual-to-budget variance analysisManage cash-related accounting activities, bank reconciliations, and treasury forecastingMaintain strong accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracySupport external audit requests and applicable financial and tax reportingMaintain project accounting and support profitability analysisDevelop financial and operational reporting to support management decision-makingManage and develop a four-person accounting teamPlay a key role in ERP migration/integration and other systems improvement initiativesPartner with plant and executive leadership on financial and operational performanceSupport special projects and continued process improvementQualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field7+ years of combined Accounting & Finance experience3+ years of hands-on accounting management experienceManufacturing accounting experienceStrong general ledger, close, and financial reporting experienceExperience with inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing environmentPrevious Controller, Plant Controller, or Assistant Controller experience preferredExperience managing and developing accounting staffStrong Excel and accounting/ERP systems experienceERP implementation, migration, conversion, or integration experience preferredStrong analytical, communication, and business-partnering skillsCPA or advanced degree is a plusAbility to travel up to 20%Benefits & HighlightsBonus opportunityHealth, vision, dental, and PTO401(k) with company matchLeadership of a four-person accounting teamHigh visibility with plant and executive leadershipOpportunity to lead ERP and systems improvementsBroad ownership of the accounting functionGrowing manufacturing environment with opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reportingIf you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Zach Gates at Zach.Gates@lhh.com, or visit our website at www.lhh.com.Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/DisabledTo read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to the LHH Candidate Privacy Information Statement.The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:The California Fair Chance ActLos Angeles City Fair Chance OrdinanceLos Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for EmployersSan Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance