Manufacturing Controller — ERP Leader & Costing Expert

Control Concepts Inc.; Chanhassen (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Education reimbursement

Paid time-off holiday and vacation

Extra week of paid time off between X‑

Medical and dental plans

FSA/HSA program

Disability programs

Life insurance

401K with company matching

Job summary

Control Concepts Inc. in Minnesota seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, drive financial strategy, and steer the selection and deployment of a new ERP system. You will guide standard costing, inventory, and variances while partnering with leadership on growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate blends manufacturing accounting expertise with collaborative leadership, driving continuous process improvements and robust internal controls across finance and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Strong manufacturing accounting experience, including standard costing, inventory management, WIP, and variance analysis.
• Hands-on experience leading or playing a significant role in an ERP implementation within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience leading teams, driving process improvements, and collaborating across departments.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong ERP systems knowledge.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a hands-on, collaborative leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, and compliance while mentoring and developing the accounting team.
• Manufacturing & cost accounting: manage standard costing, inventory valuation, WIP, BOM accuracy, and variance analysis; partner with operations on costs and margins.
• ERP implementation leadership: finance lead for ERP selection, implementation, data migration, testing, training, and process improvements.
• Financial planning & analysis: support budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and operational KPIs.
• Strategic partnership: collaborate with the President and leadership on financial strategy, capital investments, and growth.
• Process improvement: strengthen internal controls, automate reporting, and increase finance/operations efficiency.

Skills

Financial leadership

Manufacturing accounting

ERP implementation

GAAP knowledge

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA strongly preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Control Concepts Inc. in Minnesota seeks an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, drive financial strategy, and steer the selection and deployment of a new ERP system. You will guide standard costing, inventory, and variances while partnering with leadership on growth initiatives.

The ideal candidate blends manufacturing accounting expertise with collaborative leadership, driving continuous process improvements and robust internal controls across finance and operations.