Hybrid Plant Controller — Strategic Manufacturing Finance Leader

CFS; Maple Grove (MN); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Manufacturing Organization in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the facility's financial performance. The role partners with plant operations, supply chain, and executives to oversee reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational analysis to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal control principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and performance reports.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Provide financial analysis to support decisions and operational improvements.
• Monitor KPIs and report results to plant and corporate leadership.
• Maintain and enhance cost accounting systems and analyze variances with plant leadership.
• Support inventory valuation, cycle counts, and audits.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting activities with department managers.
• Develop scenarios and financial models for strategic initiatives.
• Maintain strong internal controls and coordinate audits.
• Guide capital investment analyses and ROI evaluations.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

GAAP

Internal controls

Data-driven decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Organization in Maple Grove, MN, is seeking a Plant Controller to lead the facility's financial performance. The role partners with plant operations, supply chain, and executives to oversee reporting, budgeting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and operational analysis to drive profitability.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and the ability to translate data into actionable business insights.