Plant Controller

Senneca Holdings; Minnesota; On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability (STD)

Long-Term Disability (LTD)

3 Weeks PTO

9 Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Employee Discount Programs

Career Development and Tuition Assist-

Diverse, Inclusive, and Welcoming Cult

Job summary

Senneca Holdings in Mankato, Minnesota, seeks an experienced Plant Controller to lead financial operations for the plant and support a secondary Cincinnati facility with monthly travel. The role covers P&L, balance sheet, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls, driving cost management and profitability.

The ideal candidate partners with the Plant Manager and Operations team to deliver insightful analysis, improve performance, and ensure financial integrity across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting is required.
• Manufacturing experience is required.
• Minimum 3 years in plant/controller or similar manufacturing finance role.
• Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Minimum 5 years in account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• ERP system experience required; ERP implementation preferred.
• Experience partnering with Plant Managers and Operations Leaders.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage plant P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and communicate results to leadership.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide actionable financial insights to plant leadership.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to improve operational and financial performance.
• Manage all cost accounting functions for the facility.
• Analyze labor, overhead, inventory, scrap, productivity, and production-related costs.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and support cycle count and physical inventory processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations to improve profitability and manufacturing efficiency.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Financial analysis

Financial controls

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Plant Controller

Location: Mankato, MN Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

Benefits

Company-Paid Benefits

• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• 3 Weeks PTO
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave

Additional Benefits

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Discount Programs
• Career Development and Tuition Assistance
• Diverse, Inclusive, and Welcoming Culture

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Plant Controller to provide financial leadership for our manufacturing facility in Mankato, Minnesota. This role is responsible for the plant's Profit & Loss (P&L), Balance Sheet, cost accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and operational financial analysis.

The Plant Controller will serve as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and Operations Leadership team, helping drive plant performance through meaningful financial analysis, cost control initiatives, inventory management, and continuous improvement efforts.

This position also provides financial oversight and support to a secondary facility located in Cincinnati, Ohio and requires monthly travel to that location.

Key Responsibilities

Plant Financial Leadership

• Own and manage plant P&L and Balance Sheet reporting.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
• Perform budget-to-actual variance analysis and communicate results to leadership.
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models.
• Provide actionable financial insights to plant leadership.
• Partner with the Plant Manager to improve operational and financial performance.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Manage all cost accounting functions for the facility.
• Analyze labor, overhead, inventory, scrap, productivity, and production-related costs.
• Perform standard cost maintenance and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and support cycle count and physical inventory processes.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with operations to improve profitability and manufacturing efficiency.

Accounting & Controls

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and account analysis.
• Reconcile sub-ledgers to the general ledger.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records.
• Assess and strengthen internal controls.
• Support audit preparation and compliance activities.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Compliance & Reporting

• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support tax filings and business compliance requirements.
• Prepare financial reports for corporate leadership.
• Ensure financial data integrity and confidentiality.

Secondary Facility Support

• Provide financial oversight for the Cincinnati facility.
• Travel monthly to Cincinnati to review financial and operational performance.
• Partner with facility leadership to drive accountability and performance improvements.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting (required)

Experience

Manufacturing experience is required.

Candidates must possess:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a Plant Controller, Assistant Plant Controller, Manufacturing Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, or similar manufacturing finance role.
• Minimum 3 years of accounting or finance experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated cost accounting experience within a manufacturing facility.
• Experience with:
• • Standard costing
  • Inventory accounting
  • Manufacturing variance analysis
  • Labor and overhead analysis
  • Inventory controls
  • Production costing
• Minimum 5 years of experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience developing and managing plant budgets and forecasts.
• ERP system experience required.
• ERP implementation experience preferred.
• Experience partnering directly with Plant Managers and Operations Leaders.
• Experience supporting audits, internal controls, and compliance initiatives.

Technical Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong financial modeling and analytical capabilities.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, audits, and accounting principles.