Controller (Manufacturing Plant)

Eliason Corporation; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

STD & LTD

3 weeks PTO

9 paid holidays

Parental Leave

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision

Employee Discounts

Tuition assistance

Diverse culture

Job summary

Eliason Corporation seeks an energetic Plant Controller to oversee plant P&L and balance sheet, partnering with Plant Manager to manage financial risk and opportunities. The role covers domestic plant activities with a secondary facility in Cincinnati requiring monthly travel.

The ideal candidate brings manufacturing plant controller experience, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, and strong internal controls, reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in intercompany transactions and reconciliation and audit prep.
• Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
• Direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience required or strongly preferred.
• ERP experience with implementation exposure a plus.
• Strong collaboration with plant leadership and operations.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger balances.
• Assess internal controls and perform risk reviews.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet, income statement, and variance analyses.
• Assist in budget design and preparation for management review.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and asset liability accounts.
• Produce financial reports including P&L and other status reports.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Skills

Intercompany transactions

Manufacturing finance

Budgeting

Forecasting

Inventory management

Internal controls

Plant-level reporting

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CMA

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are looking for an energetic and passionate Plant Controller to join our team. The Plant Controller will be responsible for their respective plant P&L and Balance Sheet creation. This individual will oversee all accounting functions for the plant and will serve as a business partner to the Plant Manager by identifying financial and operational risks as well as opportunities. Additionally, this role will support a secondary facility in Cincinnati, requiring monthly travel to the Cincinnati location. We are specifically targeting candidates with direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience. Strong preference will be given to candidates who are local to Mankato, MN, or regional to the Mankato market. The ideal candidate will have proven experience supporting manufacturing operations through financial leadership, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, inventory management, internal controls, plant-level financial reporting, and partnership with plant leadership.

Benefits

• Company Paid: Life Insurance, STD, and LTD
• 3 weeks PTO
• 9 paid holidays in 2026
• Parental Leave
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision
• Employee Discount Programs
• Miscellaneous other optional benefits
• Career development and tuition assistance
• Diverse, inclusive and welcoming culture

Responsibilities

• Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances.
• Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
• Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement, and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses.
• Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management.
• Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules.
• Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling electronic data and required documentation.
• Summarize and prepare financial status and transaction reports, including a profit and loss statement and other necessary reports.
• Comply with all federal, state, and local protocols including legal requirements and interpret new and existing legislation.
• Create a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) manual for accounting policy and regulations, and roll out reconciliation procedures.
• Monitor and maintain a new audit system by implementing new policies and procedures in the finance department.
• Guide facility personnel in requirements for finance-related activities and reporting.
• Focus on tax compliance, state business registration, contract review, and non-profit tax filing.
• Play a vital part in the company’s financial management which includes all account reconciliations and reporting to necessary parties.
• Provide financial oversight and partnership support for the Cincinnati facility, including monthly on-site engagement and performance review.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience working with intercompany transactions and reconciliation in preparation for audit.
• 3+ years' accounting or finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience strongly preferred.
• ERP experience required with implementation experience a plus.
• Experience partnering with facility management to deliver continuous improvement.
• Working knowledge of tax filing and tax compliance as it pertains to state and federal-level regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a leadership role and coach facility leadership on financial performance understanding and areas for improvement.
• Experience in budget creation for a facility.
• Thorough understanding of financial application security ensuring that all financial data is secure and complies with confidentiality policies.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and other applications related to finance and accounting.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to support other departments in the company.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.
• CMA and/or CPA beneficial.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong financial acumen with demonstrated analytical ability accompanied by knowledge of corporate finance and manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and control costs effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute strategic directions.
• Conducts himself/herself with the highest ethical and moral standards.
• A collaborative team player.
• Experience managing plant P&L and balance sheet responsibilities within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Plant Managers and Operations Leadership teams.
• Strong cost accounting, inventory management, and manufacturing finance experience.

Competencies

• Managing and Measuring
• Planning
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Managing/Growing Direct Reports
• Comfort Around Top Management
• Customer Focus

Travel Requirements

Approximately 25% travel, including monthly travel to the Cincinnati, OH facility.

Physical Requirements

• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor.
• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required.

Location Preference

Candidates local to Mankato, MN or within the regional Mankato market are preferred. Candidates must be able to support the Mankato facility while meeting the monthly travel requirements to Cincinnati, OH.