Controller (Manufacturing Plant)

Senneca Holdings; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca Holdings, a diversified management and holding company in the specialty doors sector, seeks a Plant Controller for the Mankato plant. You will oversee all accounting functions, manage plant P&L and balance sheet, partner with plant leadership, and drive financial improvements across operations.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing accounting leadership, ERP proficiency, and strong budgeting and internal control skills. Occasional travel to Cincinnati and regional facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliation, in preparation for audit.
• 3+ years' accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience strongly preferred.
• ERP experience required; implementation experience a plus.
• Experience partnering with facility management to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in budget creation for a facility.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling data and documentation.
• Roll out SOPs for accounting policy and regulations and implement reconciliation procedures.
• Monitor and maintain a new audit system with updated policies in the finance department.
• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger balances; perform monthly balance sheet, P&L, and variance analyses.
• Prepare financial status reports and guide facility personnel in finance-related activities and reporting.
• Focus on tax compliance, state registrations, contract review, and non-profit tax filing where applicable.
• Assist in budgeting design and preparation; provide financial oversight for plant facilities and performance reviews.
• Travel approximately 25% to Cincinnati facility; support Mankato and regional facilities as needed.

Skills

Intercompany transactions

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Plant P&L ownership

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CMA/CPA beneficial

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Summary

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.

Position Details

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

Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation. 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. Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.

Reconciling sub‑ledger to general ledger account balances. Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses.

Summarize and prepare financial status and transaction reports, including a profit and loss statement and other necessary reports. 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. Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements and interpret new and existing legislation.

Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management. Provide financial oversight and partnership support for the Cincinnati facility, including monthly on‑site engagement and performance review. Play a vital part in the company's financial management which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties.

Requirements

Experience

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.

Knowledge

Working knowledge of tax filing and tax compliance as it pertains to state and federal‑level regulations. 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.

Travel

Approximately 25% travel, including monthly travel to the Cincinnati, OH facility. Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required. Candidates must be able to support the Mankato facility while meeting the monthly travel requirements to Cincinnati, OH.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to support other departments in the company. Demonstrated ability to work in a leadership role and coach facility leadership on financial performance understanding and areas for improvement. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Degree

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

Preferred

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.

About Us

NOTE: You will always speak directly with a Senneca team member before receiving any offer of employment. Senneca will never extend a job offer without a formal interview process.

Senneca Holdings is a diversified management and holding company whose companies are focused on the specialty door industry. Senneca oversees the operations of its companies, allocates resources among them, and helps to improve the performance of its operations. Senneca seeks out acquisition opportunities that strengthen our position in a business segment as well as companies that will diversify our portfolio of specialty doors.

For more information:

website: senneca.com

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