Manufacturing Controller

Bottleless Nation • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Bottleless Nation is a purpose-driven water solutions company dedicated to eliminating plastic waste in workplaces across the U.S. We provide sustainable, bottleless water and ice systems to businesses in a variety of industries, including healthcare, hospitality, and education. By offering environmentally friendly alternatives to single-use plastics, we help organizations reduce costs, improve hydration, and minimize their environmental footprint. Uniquely, we recycle used water filters as part of our commitment to sustainability. Through our Bottleless Nation Charitable Foundation, we support initiatives that reduce plastic waste, promote environmental cleanup, and improve access to clean drinking water in underserved communities. Bottleless Nation is seeking a Controller in Indianapolis to support our manufacturing division The Manufacturing Controller is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls. This role plays a key part in month-end close, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Controller also helps drive process improvements, supports operational decision-making, and may supervise accounting staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 5+ years of accounting or financial reporting experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and internal controls
• Experience with inventory accounting, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and ERP/accounting systems, with a focus on Manufacturing ERP solutions (including NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Oracle, QuickBooks, or similar platforms)

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation or progress toward CPA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Assist with preparation of internal and external financial reports in accordance with GAAP
• Oversee cost accounting activities, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Monitor inventory transactions, reserves, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Partner with operations and plant leadership to analyze production costs, labor efficiency, and manufacturing variances
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, inventory, and plant accounting
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate unusual trends or discrepancies
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning processes
• Coordinate audit support and prepare schedules for external auditors, tax advisors, and internal reviews
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, helping to prioritize workloads and develop team capabilities
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
• Assist with ERP system maintenance, reporting enhancements, and cross-functional financial initiatives

Benefits

• Base salary (range of 110k-120k) plus performance based bonus opportunities
• Medical, Vision, Dental Programs offered that cost as little as $10 out of pocket per month for an individual
• 401(k) with a company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level