Manufacturing Controller — Lead Finance & Ops

Dahl Consulting; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 80 hours

7 paid holidays

Birthday day off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) match

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Dahl Consulting in St. Cloud, MN, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations.

This permanent role focuses on accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial processes and partnering with leadership to drive business growth. You will manage daily accounting functions, GAAP reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and month-end close while mentoring the accounting team and implementing internal controls.

Qualifications

• AAS or BS in Accounting is required.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• GAAP knowledge and financial reporting experience.
• Proficient with Excel, Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily accounting operations, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, collections, and general accounting functions.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and reports in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee billing, cash receipts, collections activities, and related accounting processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Review purchase orders to verify pricing accuracy and alignment with business cost structures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Monitor and reconcile company-owned and customer-owned inventory while maintaining strong inventory controls.
• Manage daily cash flow and provide regular reporting on the company's cash position.
• Lead month-end close processes and ensure timely completion of all closing activities.
• Reconcile bank accounts, corporate credit card accounts, and general ledger accounts.
• Maintain supporting documentation for balance sheet accounts and ensure financial records are complete and accurate.
• Conduct monthly analyses of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Analyze revenue, costs, products, programs, and operational processes to support informed business decisions.
• Track fixed assets and calculate depreciation in accordance with established accounting practices.
• Partner with leadership to develop and manage annual budgets.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, efficiency, and financial controls.
• Lead accounting-related projects and company initiatives.
• Troubleshoot financial and operational bottlenecks and make informed decisions to support business objectives.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by executive leadership.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Dahl Consulting in St. Cloud, MN, is seeking an experienced Controller to lead all accounting and financial operations.

This permanent role focuses on accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of financial processes and partnering with leadership to drive business growth. You will manage daily accounting functions, GAAP reporting, budgeting, cash flow, and month-end close while mentoring the accounting team and implementing internal controls.