Manufacturing Controller — Hands-On, ESOP, Influence & Growth

AMBRION; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Job summary

AMBRION, a Minnesota-based manufacturing company, is seeking a hands-on Controller who will own the accounting function. You’ll oversee day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering with leadership on business decisions.

This ESOP-owned environment values breadth of scope, strong manufacturing accounting know-how, and the ability to balance detail with strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of industry accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage general ledger operations, financial statement preparation, and month-end close procedures.
• Oversee operational accounting workflows including payables, receivables, payroll, and cash treasury.
• Track operational cost allocations, inventory accounting, and unit production variances.
• Construct operational budgets, rolling forecasts, and variance models for executive leadership.
• Enforce internal controls, GAAP accounting standards, and external audit preparation.
• Enhance financial reporting tools, operational workflows, and accounting software systems.
• Partner with company ownership to deliver strategic insights on margins and profitability.

Skills

GAAP accounting standards

Manufacturing accounting

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

Job description

AMBRION, a Minnesota-based manufacturing company, is seeking a hands-on Controller who will own the accounting function. You’ll oversee day-to-day accounting, month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering with leadership on business decisions.

This ESOP-owned environment values breadth of scope, strong manufacturing accounting know-how, and the ability to balance detail with strategy.