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<p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team on a long-term contract basis. As a key financial leader, this role will oversee critical financial operations, including cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, profit and loss management, balance sheet oversight, and inventory reserves. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, deep expertise in corporate accounting, and a commitment to driving operational efficiency and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to evaluate production and operational costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process and financial forecasting, delivering accurate projections and actionable insights.</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and manage profit and loss statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and identifying strategies to optimize profitability.</p><p>• Reconcile and manage balance sheet accounts, conducting assessments of cash flow and capital expenditures to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Implement and refine procedures to address inventory reserves and obsolete inventory, reducing financial risks.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to create strategic financial plans aligned with economic trends and company objectives.</p><p>• Establish and enforce financial policies and controls to ensure adherence to internal and external regulations.</p><p>• Conduct audits of financial processes to identify gaps and implement improvements.</p><p>• Partner with operational teams to address inefficiencies in inventory management.</p><p>• Provide detailed cost reports and financial analyses to support data-driven decision-making across departments.</p>
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.<br>• At least 15 years of experience in cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, and corporate accounting.<br>• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, data interpretation, and relevant financial software.<br>• Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to evaluate complex financial data and recommend solutions.<br>• Expertise in inventory reserves, general ledger management, and balance sheet reconciliations.<br>• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.<br>• Detail-oriented and highly organized, capable of managing multiple priorities in dynamic environments.<br>• Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting and activity-based costing methods.
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  • Muncie, IN
  • onsite
  • Temporary
  • 45.00 - 50.00 USD / Hourly
  • <p>We are looking for an experienced Controller to join our team on a long-term contract basis. As a key financial leader, this role will oversee critical financial operations, including cost accounting, financial planning and analysis, profit and loss management, balance sheet oversight, and inventory reserves. The ideal candidate will bring a strategic mindset, deep expertise in corporate accounting, and a commitment to driving operational efficiency and compliance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and maintain cost accounting systems to evaluate production and operational costs, identifying opportunities for efficiency and savings.</p><p>• Lead the annual budgeting process and financial forecasting, delivering accurate projections and actionable insights.</p><p>• Prepare, analyze, and manage profit and loss statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and identifying strategies to optimize profitability.</p><p>• Reconcile and manage balance sheet accounts, conducting assessments of cash flow and capital expenditures to support organizational goals.</p><p>• Implement and refine procedures to address inventory reserves and obsolete inventory, reducing financial risks.</p><p>• Collaborate with leadership to create strategic financial plans aligned with economic trends and company objectives.</p><p>• Establish and enforce financial policies and controls to ensure adherence to internal and external regulations.</p><p>• Conduct audits of financial processes to identify gaps and implement improvements.</p><p>• Partner with operational teams to address inefficiencies in inventory management.</p><p>• Provide detailed cost reports and financial analyses to support data-driven decision-making across departments.</p>
  • 2025-09-29T14:19:09Z

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