Controller (Manufacturing Exp. Req.)

#twiceasnice Recruiting; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

twiceasnice Recruiting is seeking a hands-on Controller for a privately owned manufacturing company in Indianapolis, IN. This role leads accounting across six brands and reports to ownership as a strategic partner.

The ideal candidate has a strong full-cycle accounting background, cost accounting experience, and the ability to build processes, strengthen controls, and drive profitability through data-driven insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting.
• Strong full-cycle accounting background.
• Experience in a cost accounting environment.
• Ability to lead a team and partner with ownership.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of two accounting professionals.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close across six operating brands.
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and executive reporting.
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting in ERP.
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow, banking, and day-to-day financial operations.
• Analyze job costing and profitability to improve margins and business performance.
• Partner with production and estimating to strengthen costing and reporting.
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee audits, tax coordination, and external CPA relationships.
• Partner with ownership to support growth, profitability, and strategic decisions.

Skills

Full-cycle accounting

Cost accounting

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Location: Indianapolis, IN; West of Downtown; 100% Onsite

Base Salary: $110,000-$140,000 + Annual Bonus Potential

Job Type: Full-Time

Typical Hours: M-F, 8 AM - 5 PM; 40-45 hours

Our client, a well-established, privately owned manufacturing company ($25M revenue), is seeking a hands-on Controller to serve as a trusted financial leader and strategic partner to ownership, overseeing the accounting function across multiple operating companies. This is a newly created position driven by growth, not turnover. While the CEO has historically overseen the financial function with support from a part-time Controller, the company has reached the point where he's ready to bring in a dedicated financial leader who can take ownership of the day-to-day while helping identify opportunities to strengthen the business. The CEO is looking for more than a traditional Controller. He views this person as his right hand and a key business partner, not simply someone responsible for reporting the numbers and closing the books each month. As he shared, he's looking for someone who wants to "leave their DNA on the business." The ideal person isn't afraid to write their own playbook. The leadership team is modest, humble, and looking for people who share that mindset. They don't expect anyone to have every answer, but they value someone who is willing to say, "I don't know, but I'll figure it out." If you're someone who enjoys building, improving, and challenging the status quo, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing business.

• Manage and develop a team of two accounting professionals
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close across six operating brands
• Prepare consolidated financial statements and executive reporting
• Manage the general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting in ERP
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow, banking, and day-to-day financial operations
• Analyze job costing and profitability to improve margins and business performance
• Partner with production and estimating to strengthen costing and reporting
• Improve accounting processes, internal controls, and operational efficiency
• Oversee audits, tax coordination, and external CPA relationships
• Partner with ownership to support growth, profitability, and strategic decisions

Controller Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Strong full-cycle accounting background, including leading the month-end close and preparing financial statements
• Experience in a cost accounting environment with a strong understanding of how labor, equipment, and overhead are used to determine the true cost and profitability of a job-shop or manufacturing operation