Manufacturing Accounting Leader | SOX, ERP & Close Expert

Winnebago Industries, Inc.; Nappanee (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnebago Industries, Inc. in Nappanee, IN is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting. You will ensure accurate results, strong controls, and well-managed manufacturing and inventory accounting, while developing the accounting team.

Responsibilities include overseeing monthly closes, audits, product costing, intercompany activity, and ERP system enhancements, with a focus on continuous process improvement and actionable financial insights for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Significant progressive accounting leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience leading close processes and coordinating internal/external audits.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems; Infor XA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and provide accurate financial statements.
• Manage general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, payroll accounting, intercompany activity, and reconciliations.
• Oversee SOX compliance, controls, testing support, and issue follow-up.
• Oversee product costing, inventory valuation, cycle-counts, reserves, and margin analysis.
• Serve as main accounting contact for audits, coordinating schedules and responses.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash controls, and working-capital reporting.
• Collaborate with FP&A, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, and finance on budgeting and forecasting.
• Improve accounting processes, documentation, automation, and ERP enhancements.
• Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team and provide analytics to leadership.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Leadership/people management

Manufacturing accounting

Financial analysis

Intercompany accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Infor XA

ERP systems

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Winnebago Industries, Inc. in Nappanee, IN is seeking a Controller to lead accounting operations and financial reporting. You will ensure accurate results, strong controls, and well-managed manufacturing and inventory accounting, while developing the accounting team.

Responsibilities include overseeing monthly closes, audits, product costing, intercompany activity, and ERP system enhancements, with a focus on continuous process improvement and actionable financial insights for senior leadership.