Controller

AMBRION; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Job summary

AMBRION, a Minnesota-based manufacturing company, is seeking a hands-on Controller who will own the accounting function. You’ll oversee day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering with leadership on business decisions.

This ESOP-owned environment values breadth of scope, strong manufacturing accounting know-how, and the ability to balance detail with strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of industry accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger operations, financial statement preparation, and month-end close procedures.
• Oversee operational accounting workflows including payables, receivables, payroll, and cash treasury.
• Track operational cost allocations, inventory accounting, and unit production variances.
• Construct operational budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance models for executive leadership.
• Enforce internal controls, GAAP accounting standards, and external audit preparation.
• Enhance financial reporting tools, operational workflows, and accounting software systems.
• Partner with company ownership to deliver strategic insights on margins and profitability.

Skills

GAAP accounting standards

Manufacturing accounting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a hands-on Controller who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and having broad ownership of the accounting function within a small, employee-owned (ESOP) manufacturing business. You'll oversee the day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering closely with leadership on business decisions. While this isn't a cost accounting-heavy role, having a solid understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory, and how operations impact the financials will be important. We're looking for someone who enjoys variety, can balance the details with the bigger picture, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a company where employees have a stake in its success.

Responsibilities:

• Manage general ledger operations, financial statement preparation, and month-end close procedures
• Oversee operational accounting workflows including payables, receivables, payroll, and cash treasury
• Track operational cost allocations, inventory accounting, and unit production variances
• Construct operational budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance models for executive leadership
• Enforce internal controls, GAAP accounting standards, and external audit preparation
• Enhance financial reporting tools, operational workflows, and accounting software systems
• Partner with company ownership to deliver strategic insights on margins and profitability

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• 7+ years of industry accounting experience in a manufacturing environment

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary Range: $120,000–$140,000
• This role is also eligible for various benefits, including: Medical Insurance

Actual base salary will be determined based on an individual's experience, skills, education, certifications, credentials, special skills, accomplishments, and other factors relevant to the position.

This role is based in the Twin Cities. Applicants must currently reside in Minnesota or are planning to relocate to Minnesota in the near future.