Controller - Manufacturing

All In One Accounting; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K

Life insurance

Disability insurance (short/long-term)

HSA, FSA, dependent care options

Professional development opportunities

Annual bonus: up to 10% of salary

Hybrid/onsite and remote work options

Job summary

All In One Accounting seeks an experienced Controller with a manufacturing focus to lead delivery teams, mentor accountants, and deliver high-level advisory services for growth-minded entrepreneurs. You will own client relationships while guiding internal teams in a dynamic multi-client environment that blends strategic thinking with hands-on problem solving.

The role requires overseeing financial operations, including inventory costing, and providing strategic insights to drive client success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership, with manufacturing experience preferred.
• Proven success in managing multiple client relationships in a consulting environment.
• Strong mentoring and team development abilities.
• Excellence in financial analysis and strategic planning.
• Outstanding communication skills with financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality.
• Advanced technical skills with various accounting platforms and inventory/production costing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee delivery teams, providing mentorship and guidance to accountants.
• Own and nurture client relationships, ensuring delivery of value-based services.
• Design and implement strategic solutions; balance hands-on expertise with strategic planning.
• Develop and maintain efficient systems for financial operations, including inventory management and production costing.
• Contribute to company goals through proactive client management and team development.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to drive client success.
• Lead month-end closing meetings with clients and internal teams; present financials.
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and key reports.
• Analyze budget variances and communicate significant issues and opportunities.
• Prepare cash flow forecasting and strategic recommendations.
• Serve as liaison with CPAs, bankers, attorneys.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationships

Financial analysis

Mentoring

Communication

Project management

Inventory costing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Inventory costing systems

Accounting platforms

Job description

About Us

7-time winner of the 50 Fastest Growing Companies in the Twin Cities, All In One Accounting is the strategic accounting team for growth-minded entrepreneurs in the manufacturing sector.

Description

All In One Accounting's thorough and comprehensive set of services move our manufacturing clients from financial chaos to business clarity and beyond.

Simply said, our mission is to empower entrepreneurs in this industry to support profitable Growth, equip them to Protect their assets, and enable them to Amplify their impact.

A Bit About The Role

We're seeking an experienced and strategic Controller with expertise in manufacturing to join our team and help drive success for our small business clients. This role is pivotal in leading delivery teams, mentoring accountants, and providing high-level advisory services to help growth-minded entrepreneurs in the manufacturing industry achieve their business goals.

As a Controller, you'll own client relationships while leading internal delivery teams to ensure exceptional service delivery. You'll work alongside Accountants and CFOs in a dynamic, multi-client environment that requires both strategic thinking and hands‑on problem-solving skills.

More About The Controller Role

Wearing multiple hats and saying "yes" to a variety of challenges are the table stakes for the Controller role. Your specific responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee delivery teams, providing mentorship and guidance to accountants
• Own and nurture client relationships, ensuring delivery of value-based services
• Design and implement strategic solutions; this role requires both hands‑on expertise and strategic planning abilities
• Develop and maintain efficient systems and processes for financial operations, including inventory management and production costing
• Contribute to company goals through proactive client management and team development
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to drive client success

Client Financial Leadership

• Lead month‑end closing meetings with clients and internal teams to present financials
• Oversee preparation and review of monthly financial statements and key reports
• Analyze budget variances and communicate significant issues and opportunities
• Prepare cash flow forecasting and strategic recommendations
• Serve as proactive liaison with client's professional advisors (CPAs, bankers, attorneys)

Team Leadership and Quality Control

• Oversee and mentor accountants on your delivery teams
• Review and ensure accuracy of all key financial processes:
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• AP/AR processes
• Inventory valuation and production costing reconciliations
• Cash management
• Month‑end closing entries
• Payroll integration
• Implement and maintain robust internal controls
• Ensure consistent high‑quality service delivery across all clients

Internal Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed billable hours goals while maintaining service excellence
• Complete all internal deliverables (time tracking, capacity planning, quarterly initiatives)
• Actively participate in All In One Accounting's Brand Ambassador program, representing our mission and values
• Represent All In One Accounting professionally while fostering team collaboration
• Maintain highest standards of security compliance and asset protection
• Contribute to process improvements and best practices

The Successful Candidate Will Have

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business administration, or equivalent experience
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including team leadership, with experience in the manufacturing industry preferred
• Proven success in managing multiple client relationships in a consulting environment
• Strong mentoring and team development abilities
• Excellence in financial analysis and strategic planning
• Outstanding communication skills with both financial and non‑financial stakeholders
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality
• Advanced technical skills with various accounting platforms and inventory/production costing systems

Why All In One Accounting - The Benefits

All In One Accounting offers all of our delivery team positions as either full or part-time with a mix of client interaction and internal team camaraderie. We strive to meet team members where they're at -- so our roles vary between onsite and fully remote.

Our company has been built by a team who likes to have fun, respect each other and works extremely hard to do right by each other and our clients. While working in a multi-client environment presents its own set of challenges, the greatest compliment we receive is that our work has changed the lives of our clients.

Our five core values of Commitment, Foresight, Relationships, Tenacity, and Teamwork are at the core of everything we do. We've created an environment of continuous growth and are excited to see your talents!

Compensation & Benefits

Salary/Rate: $90,000 – $125,000

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K
• Life insurance
• Long and short‑term disability
• HSA, FSA, and dependent care options
• Professional development opportunities
• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of salary

All In One Accounting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.