Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Controller (Onsite)
📍 Elkhart, IN
💰 $100,000–$130,000

A growing and operationally driven organization in Elkhart, IN is seeking a hands-on, fully onsite Controller to lead accounting operations and drive financial performance. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented finance leader who thrives in the weeds, understands the full cost accounting lifecycle, and can translate granular data into strategic insight.

The Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations while serving as a key business partner to leadership. This individual must deeply understand cost structure, margin drivers, and variance analysis — and be able to identify root causes, recommend solutions, and implement improvements that enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

• Oversee all accounting operations including general ledger, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls

• Own the full cost accounting process, ensuring accuracy in product costing, inventory valuation, and overhead allocation

• Perform detailed margin and variance analysis; identify trends, risks, and performance gaps

• Recognize operational and financial issues quickly and develop creative, data-driven solutions

• Translate detailed financial data into actionable strategic recommendations for leadership

• Partner cross-functionally with operations and management to improve cost structure and profitability

• Strengthen reporting processes and build scalable financial analysis tools

• Maintain compliance with accounting standards and company policies

• Strong expertise in cost accounting, margin analysis, and variance reporting

• Ability to dive deep into financial data while maintaining a strategic, big-picture mindset

• Proven track record of identifying issues and implementing practical, creative solutions

• Naturally curious, analytical, and proactive problem solver

• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial concepts clearly

• Comfortable working fully onsite and collaborating closely with operations teams

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)

• MBA or CPA preferred

• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in manufacturing or a cost-driven environment

• Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience strongly preferred

This is a high-visibility role offering the opportunity to make a measurable impact on financial performance and operational decision-making.

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