<p>We are looking for an experienced Interim Controller / Manufacturing Consultant to provide financial leadership for a manufacturing operation in Brownstown, Indiana. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a steel tubing environment, strengthen reporting accuracy, and deliver meaningful analysis to ownership and senior leaders. The role blends plant-focused financial oversight with team leadership and requires someone who can quickly assess systems, organize data, and support informed business decisions.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare monthly and periodic financial statements, along with clear commentary and performance insights for ownership and executive leadership.</p><p>• Oversee cost accounting activities within a manufacturing setting, including standard costing, absorption methods, budget support, and analysis of production-related variances.</p><p>• Review financial and operational information from company systems to identify trends, validate results, and support accurate reporting.</p><p>• Build and maintain detailed Excel-based schedules, reconciliations, and reporting tools using advanced functions such as pivot tables and linked workbooks.</p><p>• Supervise a small cross-functional support team covering accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and HR administration, and data or system-related processing/IT.</p><p>• Partner with plant and operational leaders to align financial reporting with production activity, inventory movement, and overall manufacturing performance.</p><p>• Deliver timely close support and help improve the reliability and consistency of accounting processes during the engagement.</p><p>• Work in a hybrid capacity, with regular on-site presence in Brownstown, Indiana once fully oriented to the business and reporting needs.</p>