Manufacturing Controller (Contract)

Job Description

Job Title:Manufacturing Controller (Contract)

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Location: South Central Indiana

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Pay: $50-$60 per hour, depending on experience

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An established manufacturing organization in South Central Indiana is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Controller for a contract engagement. This high-visibility role will serve as a key financial leader and strategic business partner during an important period for the organization.

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The ideal candidate will provide hands-on leadership across accounting, reporting, cost analysis, inventory management, and financial planning while ensuring operational continuity and financial accuracy. This role requires someone who can quickly assess priorities, maintain strong controls, support business objectives, and provide financial guidance through a dynamic environment.

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For accounting and finance professionals who enjoy solving complex challenges, driving results, and making an immediate impact, this is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningful leadership during a pivotal stage of the business.

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Why Consider This Opportunity?

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• Immediate opportunity to make a significant impact.
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• Highly visible role partnering with operational and executive leadership.
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• Challenging and rewarding environment requiring strong financial leadership.
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• Ability to leverage manufacturing finance expertise to support key business objectives.
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• Competitive hourly compensation and project-based engagement.
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What You'll Do

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• Provide financial leadership and partner with site leadership on strategic planning, forecasting, cost analysis, and operational improvement initiatives.
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• Analyze production performance, including material usage, labor efficiency, and equipment utilization, identifying opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement.
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• Lead month-end close activities and oversee preparation of financial statements, variance analysis, profitability reporting, and management reports.
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• Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and capital investment plans.
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• Monitor inventory performance and conduct detailed inventory and cost analyses.
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• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial accuracy.
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• Coordinate external audits and maintain relationships with auditors, tax partners, insurance providers, and financial institutions.
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• Oversee cash flow management and support the organization's financial planning efforts.
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• Manage fixed asset accounting, capital expenditure tracking, and depreciation schedules.
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• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate business opportunities, support operational improvements, and enhance profitability.
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What You Bring

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or a related field.
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• 5+ years of accounting and finance leadership experience within a manufacturing environment.
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• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational finance.
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• Experience leading month-end close processes and preparing executive-level financial reports.
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• Understanding of accounting controls, audits, tax regulations, insurance programs, and cash flow management.
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• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
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• Strong leadership, analytical, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
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• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
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About the Opportunity

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This role is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing finance leader who thrives in environments that require adaptability, problem-solving, and strong execution. You'll play a critical role in ensuring financial processes, reporting, controls, and business operations remain effective while supporting the organization through an important business transition.

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The successful candidate will bring a sense of urgency, attention to detail, and the ability to provide stability and leadership while helping the organization successfully achieve its operational and financial goals.