Controller (Manufacturing Plant

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

PTO 3 weeks

9 holidays in 2026

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Employee Discounts

Career development & tuition support

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Senneca is seeking an energetic Plant Controller to own the plant P&L and balance sheet, partnering with the Plant Manager to identify risks and opportunities. The role supports a secondary Cincinnati facility, with monthly travel to that location. Local candidates in the Mankato region are preferred.

Ideal candidates have direct manufacturing plant controller experience, strong cost accounting and budgeting skills, and a track record of improving financial processes in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliation.
• 3+ years accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience preferred.
• ERP implementation experience a plus.
• Experience partnering with facility management for continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of tax filing and tax compliance at state and federal levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach facility leadership on financial performance.
• Experience in budget creation for a facility.
• Understanding of financial data security and confidentiality policies.
• Proficiency with MS Office and finance applications.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger balances.
• Assessing internal controls and risk areas.
• Monthly balance sheet, income statement, and budget variance analyses.
• Assist in designing and preparing budgets for management review.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules.
• Prepare financial status and transaction reports, including P&L statements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Create SOPs for accounting policy and procedures.

Skills

Intercompany reconciliation

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Leadership

ERP systems

Tax compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

CMA/CPA beneficial

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Job description

Introduction

At Senneca, we embrace the entrepreneurial spirit of the innovators that created our brands from traffic doors, to cold storage doors to fiberglass doors and beyond. We are committed to exceeding our customers’ expectations and to provide doors that offer safety and protection to our customers’ most important assets…people, products, capital investments and processes.

Company Paid:

• Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
• 3 weeks PTO
• 9 paid holidays in 2026
• Parental Leave

Additional Benefits:

• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision
• Employee Discount Programs
• Miscellaneous other optional benefits
• Career development and tuition assistance
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture

Overview

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. Additionally, this role will support 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
• 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

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 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

Required Education

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

Desired 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
• 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

Competencies

• Managing and Measuring
• Planning
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Managing/Growing Direct Reports
• Comfort Around Top Management
• Customer Focus

Travel Requirements

Approximately 25% travel, including monthly travel to the Cincinnati, OH facility

Physical Requirements

Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor

Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required

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.