Plant Controller

We are looking for an energetic and passionate Plant Controller to join our team in Mankato, MN. This individual will oversee all accounting functions for the plant, serve as a business partner to the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks and opportunities, and support a secondary facility in Cincinnati, requiring monthly travel. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are local to Mankato, MN, or regional to the Mankato market.

About the Role

The Plant Controller will be responsible for their respective plant P&L and Balance Sheet creation, providing financial leadership, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, internal controls, and plant-level financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting manufacturing operations and partnering with plant leadership.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
• Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses.
• Assist in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules.
• Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation.
• Summarize and prepare financial status and transaction reports, including profit and loss statements.
• 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 audit systems by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance department.
• 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.
• Provide financial oversight and partnership support for the Cincinnati facility, including monthly on-site engagement and performance review.

Requirements

• 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; implementation experience a plus.
• Experience partnering with facility management to deliver continuous improvement.
• 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.
• Experience in budget creation for a facility.
• Thorough understanding of financial application security ensuring data security and confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other finance-related applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CMA and/or CPA beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability and knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and control costs effectively.
• Experience managing plant P&L and balance sheet responsibilities within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Plant Managers and Operations Leadership teams.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance experience.

Benefits

• Company-paid life insurance, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD).
• 3 weeks PTO and 9 paid holidays in 2026.
• Parental leave.
• 401k with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee discount programs.
• Career development and tuition assistance.
• Diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture.

Schedule

Approximately 25% travel, including monthly travel to the Cincinnati, OH facility. Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on the manufacturing floor. Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations may be required.

Candidates local to Mankato, MN, or within the regional Mankato market are preferred.