Division Controller

Kforce, Inc; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

ADD Insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Kforce, Inc. in South Bend, IN is seeking an experienced Division Controller to lead financial operations for a manufacturing site. You will oversee close processes, cost accounting, budgeting, and FP&A while partnering with operations and executive leadership to drive profitability.

The role requires strong manufacturing accounting expertise, cross-functional communication, and experience with ERP systems. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and profitability analysis.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with Visual or a similar manufacturing ERP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and annual close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Oversee plant and cost accounting, inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and accruals.
• Analyze financial results, budgets, prior-year performance, and customer/product profitability.
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings and improve operating performance.
• Lead physical inventory activities and support inventory optimization.
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and business planning.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support capital equipment decisions, purchasing, vendor management, and operational initiatives.

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Division Controller in South Bend, IN. Overview: We are seeking an experienced Division Controller to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation located in the South Bend area. This highly full-time and visible role partners closely with operations, sales, engineering, and executive leadership to drive financial performance, improve profitability, and support strategic business decisions. The client offers salary, benefits, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, community team events and other company activities.

• Lead monthly and annual close, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting
• Oversee plant and cost accounting, inventory, accounts receivable, fixed assets, and accruals
• Analyze financial results, budgets, prior-year performance, and customer/product profitability
• Partner with operations to identify cost savings and improve operating performance
• Lead physical inventory activities and support inventory optimization
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and business planning
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership
• Support capital equipment decisions, purchasing, vendor management, and operational initiatives

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience in industrial manufacturing
• Strong experience with cost accounting, inventory management, and profitability analysis
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with Visual or a similar manufacturing ERP is a plus

Pay Range

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

Benefits

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Equal Opportunity

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.