Controller (Manufacturing Plant)

Chase Doors; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

3 weeks PTO

9 paid holidays in 2026

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Discount Programs

Career development and tuition support

Diverse, inclusive culture

Job summary

Chase Doors is seeking an energetic Plant Controller to oversee the plant's P&L and Balance Sheet, partnering with the Plant Manager to identify financial risks and opportunities.

The role includes cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, internal controls, and plant-level financial reporting, with monthly travel to Cincinnati for the secondary facility.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliation for audit readiness.
• 3+ years in accounting/finance, preferably in manufacturing.
• Direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience strongly preferred.
• ERP experience with implementation background is a plus.
• Experience partnering with facility management to drive improvements.
• Knowledge of tax filing and compliance at state and federal levels.
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to coach leadership on financial performance.
• Experience budgeting for a facility and preparing budgets.
• Secure handling of financial data and policy compliance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and finance/accounting applications.

Responsibilities

• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Assessing internal controls and performing risk reviews.
• Monthly balance sheet, income statement, and budget variance analyses.
• Assist in designing and preparing budgets for management.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset schedules.
• Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts.
• Prepare financial status reports including P&L statements.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Develop an SOP manual for accounting policies and roll out reconciliation procedures.
• Monitor and enhance audit systems within the finance department.
• Guide facility personnel in finance-related reporting requirements.
• Support Cincinnati facility with monthly on-site engagement and reviews.

Skills

Intercompany transactions

Reconciliation

Budgeting

Forecasting

Inventory management

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Leadership

Communication

Tax compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CMA

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Position Summary

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.

Skills

• Demonstrated ability to support other departments in the company.

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.

Benefits

• 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

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.