Controller

LHH; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

401(k) with company match

Growth opportunities

Job summary

LHH is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing Controller just north of Indianapolis to lead accounting operations and support growth. You will oversee day-to-day accounting, a small team, and partner with operations and senior leadership.

Responsibilities include close processes, GL management, manufacturing accounting, fixed assets, tax filings, and year-end audits, with a focus on strong controls and accurate reporting. This role offers growth and impact in a growing facility.

Qualifications

• Progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial close, inventory, WIP, cost accounting, and fixed assets.
• Experience managing and developing accounting staff.
• Hands-on, process-oriented leadership style.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage manufacturing accounting, including inventory, WIP, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Oversee fixed assets, capital expenditures, and depreciation.
• Manage applicable tax filings and support year-end audits.
• Maintain strong accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and plant performance analysis.
• Partner with operations to improve costs, processes, and financial visibility.
• Manage and develop a small accounting team.
• Support system improvements and future ERP implementation efforts.
• Provide financial leadership during a period of growth and change.

Skills

General ledger

Inventory & cost accounting

Fixed assets

ERP systems

Leadership & team development

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA/CMA/MBA (plus)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

A growing manufacturing company North of Indy is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting operations and support continued growth. This position will oversee the day-to-day accounting function, manage a small team, and partner with operational and executive leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Manage manufacturing accounting, including inventory, WIP, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Oversee fixed assets, capital expenditures, and depreciation
• Manage applicable tax filings and support year-end audits
• Maintain strong accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and plant performance analysis
• Partner with operations to improve costs, processes, and financial visibility
• Manage and develop a small accounting team
• Support system improvements and future ERP implementation efforts
• Provide financial leadership during a period of growth and change

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Progressive accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial close, inventory, WIP, cost accounting, and fixed assets
• Previous plant accounting or Plant Controller experience preferred
• Experience managing and developing accounting staff
• Strong Excel and ERP system experience
• Hands-on, accurate, and process-oriented leadership style
• ERP implementation experience preferred
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or public accounting experience is a plus
• Bonus
• 401(k) with company match
• Current and sustained growth

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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