Controller
Osceola, Indiana | Fully Onsite | $130,000–$150,000 + 20% Annual Bonus
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to lead the financial operations of a growing manufacturing organization in Osceola, Indiana. This individual will take ownership of the full month-end close process, financial reporting, and accounting operations while using financial data and analysis to help drive the overall financial vision and strategic direction of the organization.
The ideal candidate is more than a strong technical accountant. We are looking for a forward-thinking financial leader who can translate financial results into meaningful business insights, identify opportunities for improvement, and partner with executive leadership and operational teams to drive profitability, efficiency, and long-term growth.
Key Responsibilities
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Financial Leadership: Lead the organization’s accounting and financial reporting functions while providing strategic financial insight and guidance to executive leadership.
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Month-End Close: Own and manage the full month-end close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and reporting.
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Financial Analysis: Translate financial results into actionable insights, identifying trends, variances, risks, and opportunities to improve overall business performance.
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Manufacturing Finance: Oversee manufacturing cost accounting, inventory, COGS, standard costing, labor and overhead analysis, and gross margin performance.
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Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives while monitoring performance against established goals.
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Business Partnership: Work closely with operations and executive leadership to evaluate financial performance, improve operational efficiencies, and support strategic business decisions.
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Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to strengthen internal controls, streamline accounting processes, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance financial visibility across the organization.
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Strategic Vision: Develop and communicate a forward-looking financial perspective that helps leadership make informed decisions and achieve organizational objectives.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; Bachelor’s in Accounting strongly preferred.
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CPA preferred.
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Minimum of 6+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
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Strong manufacturing experience is required, including an understanding of cost accounting, inventory, COGS, and operational financial performance.
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Proven experience owning the full month-end close process and financial reporting.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and turn it into actionable business recommendations.
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Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis.
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Ability to work directly with executive leadership and operational teams.
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Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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Must be comfortable working in a fully onsite manufacturing environment.
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