Controller (Manufacturing Plant

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. CMA and/or CPA beneficial.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated ability to support other departments in the company

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CMA and/or CPA beneficial

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

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

Managing and Measuring

Planning

Dealing with Ambiguity

Managing/Growing Direct Reports

Comfort Around Top Management

Customer Focus

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO)

to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.