Controller (Manufacturing Plant)

Senneca Holdings; Mankato Township (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

STD (Short-Term Disability)

LTD (Long-Term Disability)

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

Senneca Holdings is seeking an energetic Plant Controller for our Mankato, MN facility. You will own the plant P&L and balance sheet, oversee all accounting functions, and partner with Plant Manager to identify financial risks and opportunities. This role requires monthly travel to our Cincinnati site.

Responsibilities include balance sheet and income statement analysis, internal controls, budgeting support, and SOP development to strengthen finance operations across facilities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliation.
• 3+ years' accounting/finance experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience preferred.
• ERP experience with implementation experience a plus.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of tax filing and compliance at state and federal levels.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews.
• Perform monthly balance sheet, income statement and budget variance analyses.
• Assist in designing and preparing budgets for management review.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed assets schedules.
• Provide financial oversight and reporting for Cincinnati facility on a monthly basis.

Skills

Intercompany reconciliation

Leadership

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Financial controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CMA and/or CPA beneficial

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are searching for an experienced; Plant Controller for Mankato, MN plant locations.

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.

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.

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.