Plant Controller

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, overseeing all accounting functions for the plant, and serving as a business partner to the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks as well as opportunities. This role supports 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

• 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.
• Creating and analyzing liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation.
• Summarizing and preparing financial status and transaction reports, including a profit and loss statement and other necessary reports.
• Complying with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements and interpreting new and existing legislation.
• Creating a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and rolling out reconciliation procedures.
• Monitoring and maintaining a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance department.
• Guiding facility personnel in requirements for finance-related activities and reporting.
• Focusing on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filing.
• Playing a vital part in the company's financial management, including all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties.
• Providing 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 understanding and areas for improvement.
• Experience in budget creation for a facility.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support other departments in the company.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CMA and/or CPA beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• High ethical and moral standards.
• Collaborative team player.
• 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.
• 9 paid holidays in 2026.
• Parental leave.
• 401k with company match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employee discount programs.
• Miscellaneous other optional benefits.
• Career development and tuition assistance.
• Diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture.

Schedule

Approximately 25% travel, including monthly travel to the Cincinnati, OH facility. Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required.

Location

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.