Controller (Manufacturing Plant

Overview 48_Advise Created with Sketch. Position Summary We are looking for an energetic and passionate Plant Controller to join our team. The Plant Controller will be responsible for their respective plant P&L and Balance Sheet creation. This individual will oversee all accounting functions for the plant and will serve as a business partner to the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks as well as opportunities. 48_Assessment Created with Sketch. Position Details We are specifically targeting candidates with direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are local to Mankato, MN, or regional to the Mankato market. The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting manufacturing operations through financial leadership, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, internal controls, plant-level financial reporting, and partnership with plant leadership. 48_Compensation Created with Sketch. Benefits Life Insurance, STD, and LTD. 3 weeks PTO. 9 paid holidays in 2026. Parental Leave. 401k with company match. Medical, dental, vision. Employee Discount Programs. Miscellaneous other optional benefits. Career development and tuition assistance. Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture. Responsibilities 48_Accounting Created with Sketch. Accounting Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances. Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas. Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses. Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management. Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules. Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation. 48_Business Acumen Created with Sketch. Financial Services Summarize and prepare financial status and transaction reports, including a profit and loss statement and other necessary reports. Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements and interpret new and existing legislation. Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation procedures. Monitor and maintain a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance department. 48_Management Created with Sketch. Management Guide facility personnel in requirements for finance-related activities and reporting. Focus on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filing. Play a vital part in the company's financial management which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties. Provide financial oversight and partnership support for the Cincinnati facility, including monthly on-site engagement and performance review. Requirements 48_Degree Created with Sketch. Education Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CMA and/or CPA beneficial. 48_Experience Created with Sketch. Experience 5+ years' experience working with intercompany transactions and reconciliation in preparation for audit. 3+ years' accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience strongly preferred. ERP experience required with implementation experience a plus. Experience partnering with facility management to deliver continuous improvement. Experience in budget creation for a facility. 48_Artificial Intelligence Created with Sketch. Knowledge Working knowledge of tax filing and tax compliance as it pertains to state and federal level regulations. Demonstrated ability to work in a leadership role and coach facility leadership on financial performance understanding and areas for improvement. Thorough understanding of financial application security ensuring that all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policies. Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other applications related to finance and accounting. 48_Knowledge Created with Sketch. Skills Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing. Demonstrated ability to manage and control costs effectively. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategic directions. Conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards. A collaborative team player. 48_Travel Created with Sketch. Travel Approximately 25% travel, including monthly travel to the Cincinnati, OH facility. Location Preference: Candidates local to Mankato, MN, or within the regional Mankato market are preferred. Candidates must be able to support the Mankato facility while meeting the monthly travel requirements to Cincinnati, OH. Overview 999 && !hideOverview" dot-dot-dot="" ng-bind-html="section.description | rawHtml" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Company Paid: Life Insurance, STD, and LTD3 weeks PTO 9 paid holidays in 2026Parental LeaveAdditional Benefits:401k with company matchMedical, dental, visionEmployee Discount ProgramsMiscellaneous other optional benefitsCareer development and tuition assistanceDiverse, inclusive and welcoming cultureOverviewWe are looking for an energetic and passionate Plant Controller to join our team. The Plant Controller will be responsible for their respective plant P&L and Balance Sheet creation. This individual will oversee all accounting functions for the plant and will serve as a business partner to the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks as well as opportunities.Additionally, this role will support a secondary facility in Cincinnati, requiring monthly travel to the Cincinnati location.We are specifically targeting candidates with direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are local to Mankato, MN, or regional to the Mankato market. The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting manufacturing operations through financial leadership, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, internal controls, plant-level financial reporting, and partnership with plant leadership. Company Paid: Life Insurance, STD, and LTD 3 weeks PTO 9 paid holidays in 2026 Parental Leave Additional Benefits: 401k with company match Medical, dental, vision Employee Discount Programs Miscellaneous Other Optional Benefits Career development and tuition assistance Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture Overview We are looking for an energetic and passionate Plant Controller to join our team. The Plant Controller will be responsible for their respective plant P&L and Balance Sheet creation. This individual will oversee all accounting functions for the plant and will serve as a business partner to the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks as well as opportunities. Additionally, this role will support a secondary facility in Cincinnati, requiring monthly travel to the Cincinnati location. We are specifically targeting candidates with direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are local to Mankato, MN, or regional to the Mankato market. The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting manufacturing operations through financial leadership, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, internal controls, plant-level financial reporting, and partnership with plant leadership. Responsibilities 999 && !hideOverview" dot-dot-dot="" ng-bind-html="section.description | rawHtml" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"> Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balancesAssessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areasPerforming monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analysesAssisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by managementMaintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedulesCreate and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentationSummarize and prepare financial status and transaction reports, including a profit and loss statement and other necessary reportsComply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements and interpret new and existing legislationCreate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation proceduresMonitor and maintain a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance departmentGuide facility personnel in requirements for finance-related activities and reportingFocus on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filingPlay a vital part in the company's financial management which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary partiesProvide financial oversight and partnership support for the Cincinnati facility, including monthly on-site engagement and performance reviewReconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balancesAssessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areasPerforming monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analysesAssisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by managementMaintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedulesCreate and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentationSummarize and prepare financial status and transaction reports, including a profit and loss statement and other necessary reportsComply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements and interpret new and existing legislationCreate a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation proceduresMonitor and maintain a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance departmentGuide facility personnel in requirements for finance-related activities and reportingFocus on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filingPlay a vital part in the company's financial management which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary partiesProvide financial oversight and partnership support for the Cincinnati facility, including monthly on-site engagement and performance review Requirements 999 && !hideOverview" dot-dot-dot="" ng-bind-html="section.description | rawHtml" style="overflow-wrap: break-word;"> 5+ years' experience working with intercompany transactions and reconciliation in preparation for audit3+ years' accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environmentDirect Manufacturing Plant Controller experience strongly preferredERP experience required with implementation experience a plusExperience partnering with facility management to deliver continuous improvementWorking knowledge of tax filing and tax compliance as it pertains to state and federal level regulationsDemonstrated ability to work in a leadership role and coach facility leadership on financial performance understanding and areas for improvementExperience in budget creation for a facilityThorough understanding of financial application security ensuring that all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policiesKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other applications related to finance and accountingMust have strong interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to support other departments in the company Required Education Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCMA and/or CPA beneficial Desired Qualifications Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturingDemonstrated ability to manage and control costs effectivelyDemonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategic directionsConducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standardsA collaborative team playerExperience managing plant P&L and balance sheet responsibilities within a manufacturing environmentExperience supporting Plant Managers and Operations Leadership teamsStrong cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance experience Competencies Managing and MeasuringPlanningDealing with AmbiguityManaging/Growing Direct ReportsComfort Around Top ManagementCustomer Focus Travel RequirementsApproximately 25% travel, including monthly travel to the Cincinnati, OH facilityPhysical RequirementsMust wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floorTravel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when requiredLocation Preference: Candidates local to Mankato, MN, or within the regional Mankato market are preferred. Candidates must be able to support the Mankato facility while meeting the monthly travel requirements to Cincinnati, OH. 5+ years' experience working with intercompany transactions and reconciliation in preparation for audit3+ years' accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environmentDirect Manufacturing Plant Controller experience strongly preferredERP experience required with implementation experience a plusExperience partnering with facility management to deliver continuous improvementWorking knowledge of tax filing and tax compliance as it pertains to state and federal level regulationsDemonstrated ability to work in a leadership role and coach facility leadership on financial performance understanding and areas for improvementExperience in budget creation for a facilityThorough understanding of financial application security ensuring that all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policiesKnowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other applications related to finance and accountingMust have strong interpersonal and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to support other departments in the company Required Education Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingCMA and/or CPA beneficial Desired Qualifications Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturingDemonstrated ability to manage and control costs effectivelyDemonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategic directionsConducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standardsA collaborative team playerExperience managing plant P&L and balance sheet responsibilities within a manufacturing environmentExperience supporting Plant Managers and Operations Leadership teamsStrong cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance experience Competencies Managing and MeasuringPlanningDealing with AmbiguityManaging/Growing Direct ReportsComfort Around Top ManagementCustomer Focus Travel Requirements Approximately 25% travel, including monthly travel to the Cincinnati, OH facility Physical Requirements Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required Location Preference: Candidates local to Mankato, MN, or within the regional Mankato market are preferred. Candidates must be able to support the Mankato facility while meeting the monthly travel requirements to Cincinnati, OH.