About this opportunity
LHH lists this Controller opportunity in hamilton county, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Controller Indianapolis | $130K–$160K + Bonus | Hybrid Potential
A growing manufacturing company north of Indianapolis is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting operations and support continued growth, systems integration, and operational improvement.
This position will oversee the day-to-day accounting function, manage a four-person accounting team, and partner closely with plant operations and executive leadership. The Controller will have broad ownership across financial reporting, close, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting, controls, and financial systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead monthly and year-end close and financial reporting
Oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
Manage accounting functions including AP, AR, cost accounting, inventory, and fixed assets
Partner with plant operations on inventory accounting, physical inventories, cycle counts, and standard costing
Support manufacturing analysis and operational reporting
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and actual-to-budget variance analysis
Manage cash-related accounting activities, bank reconciliations, and treasury forecasting
Maintain strong accounting processes, internal controls, and reporting accuracy
Support external audit requests and applicable financial and tax reporting
Maintain project accounting and support profitability analysis
Develop financial and operational reporting to support management decision-making
Manage and develop a four-person accounting team
Play a key role in ERP migration/integration and other systems improvement initiatives
Partner with plant and executive leadership on financial and operational performance
Support special projects and continued process improvement
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of combined Accounting & Finance experience
3+ years of hands-on accounting management experience
Manufacturing accounting experience
Strong general ledger, close, and financial reporting experience
Experience with inventory and cost accounting in a manufacturing environment
Previous Controller, Plant Controller, or Assistant Controller experience preferred
Experience managing and developing accounting staff
Strong Excel and accounting/ERP systems experience
ERP implementation, migration, conversion, or integration experience preferred
Strong analytical, communication, and business-partnering skills
CPA or advanced degree is a plus
Ability to travel up to 20%
Benefits & Highlights
Bonus opportunity
Health, vision, dental, and PTO
401(k) with company match
Leadership of a four-person accounting team
High visibility with plant and executive leadership
Opportunity to lead ERP and systems improvements
Broad ownership of the accounting function
Growing manufacturing environment with opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting
If you are interested in this job or other Accounting and Finance career opportunities from LHH Recruitment Solutions (pka Parker + Lynch), please email Zach Gates at , or visit our website at
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The California Fair Chance Act
Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
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Who can apply
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