Onsite Manufacturing Assistant Controller - Cost & GAAP

Barrett Petfood; Brainerd (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (company paid)

Dental

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Health savings account

Paid time off

Seven paid holidays

Employee discounts

Complimentary pet food

Company-sponsored events

Job summary

Barrett Petfood is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team on site in Minnesota. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, manage cost analyses, and support month-end close and audits in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to provide actionable insights, reconcile accounts, prepare monthly financial statements, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a culture of safety and integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA is preferred but not mandatory.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, public accounting preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory accounting and standard costing understanding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements per GAAP including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Analyze manufacturing and labor costs, review overhead and labor absorption rates, and investigate variances.
• Monitor standard costing, support updates and BOM reviews.
• Support external audits and tax filing requirements with documentation and testing.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Cost accounting knowledge

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Job description

Barrett Petfood is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team on site in Minnesota. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, manage cost analyses, and support month-end close and audits in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with multiple departments to provide actionable insights, reconcile accounts, prepare monthly financial statements, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining a culture of safety and integrity.