Manufacturing Controller

CFS; Camby (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Plainfield, IN is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to guide financial operations in a growing manufacturing environment. You will influence leadership decisions, drive process improvements, and partner with plant leadership to improve profitability and reporting accuracy.

This role leads all accounting and financial reporting, manages month-end close, budgets, forecasts, cost and inventory accounting, and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experience.
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience required.
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager.
• Strong ERP system and advanced Excel skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, internal controls, and financial compliance.
• Partner with operations leadership to improve profitability and efficiency.
• Coordinate audits and support tax compliance activities.

Skills

Leadership

ERP systems

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Plainfield, IN | $85,000 - $100,000 + Benefits

Are you a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a manufacturing environment? Join a growing company in Plainfield where you'll play a key role in guiding financial operations, supporting leadership decisions, and driving process improvements across the business.

Why You’ll Want This Opportunity

• Competitive salary of $85,000 - $100,000
• High-impact leadership position with visibility to senior management
• Stable manufacturing environment with long-term growth potential
• Opportunity to influence financial strategy and operational performance
• Work closely with plant leadership and executive teams
• Ability to improve processes, reporting, and internal controls
• Broad exposure to accounting, finance, operations, and business planning
• Collaborative team culture with autonomy to make an impact

What You’ll Do

• Lead all accounting and financial reporting functions
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, budgets, and forecasts
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing reporting
• Monitor cash flow, internal controls, and financial compliance
• Partner with operations leadership to improve profitability and efficiency
• Coordinate audits and support tax compliance activities

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting leadership experienceManufacturing and cost accounting experience required
• Experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager
• Strong ERP system and advanced Excel skills
• CPA preferred but not required

If you're looking for an opportunity to take ownership of the accounting function and help drive business success, we'd love to connect with you.

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