Manufacturing Controller

CFS

Van Wert, Indiana

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$110,000–$130,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Processing, Analysis Skills, Budgeting, Business Administration, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Projection, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Construction, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Projections, Financial Reporting, Financial Strategy, Forecasting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Leadership, Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Process Manufacturing, Profit & Loss, Revenue Accounting, Revenue Recognition, Spreadsheets, Team Player
LOCATION
Van Wert, Indiana
POSTED
4 days ago


Manufacturing Controller

Salary: $110,000 – $130,000
Location: 100% Onsite

Step into a leadership role where your expertise in Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting directly drives financial clarity, project performance, and business stability. This is your chance to own the numbers in a project-based manufacturing environment and make an immediate impact.

Why We Love The Opportunity:
• Take ownership as Manufacturing Controller of a finance function where POC accounting is mission-critical to business success
• Be the go-to Manufacturing Controller driving project-level profitability, cash flow visibility, and WIP accuracy
• Lead and develop a growing team as Manufacturing Controller while building stronger structure and efficiency across accounting
• Gain high visibility as Manufacturing Controller, partnering directly with executive leadership on financial strategy and operational decisions
• Elevate processes as Manufacturing Controller in an environment transitioning from spreadsheet-heavy workflows to stronger ERP utilization
• Play a key role as Manufacturing Controller in improving cash flow, AP/AR positioning, and project financial health
• Join a stable, team-oriented culture where the Manufacturing Controller is viewed as a strategic advisor, not just a reporting function
• Influence long-term success as Manufacturing Controller in a custom manufacturing environment built on complex, project-based work

Key Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Controller:
• Own and manage Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting, including revenue recognition and WIP analysis
• Lead month-end close, financial reporting, and GAAP compliance
• Drive cash flow analysis, project forecasting, and budgeting
• Oversee AP/AR processes and improve financial visibility across projects
• Manage and develop the accounting team


Qualifications for the Manufacturing Controller:
• 8+ years of accounting/finance experience with leadership responsibilities
• Strong expertise in Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting and project-based revenue recognition
• Manufacturing, construction, or project-based industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA/MBA preferred)



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About the Company

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CFS

Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.

CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.

Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.

COMPANY SIZE
500 to 999 employees
INDUSTRY
Financial Services
FOUNDED
1994
WEBSITE
http://www.cfstaffing.com/