Plant Controller - Manufacturing Finance Leader

Senneca Holdings; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Senneca Holdings, a diversified management and holding company in the specialty doors sector, seeks a Plant Controller for the Mankato plant. You will oversee all accounting functions, manage plant P&L and balance sheet, partner with plant leadership, and drive financial improvements across operations.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing accounting leadership, ERP proficiency, and strong budgeting and internal control skills. Occasional travel to Cincinnati and regional facilities is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience with intercompany transactions and reconciliation, in preparation for audit.
• 3+ years' accounting/finance experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Direct Manufacturing Plant Controller experience strongly preferred.
• ERP experience required; implementation experience a plus.
• Experience partnering with facility management to drive continuous improvement.
• Experience in budget creation for a facility.

Responsibilities

• Create and analyze liability, asset, and capital accounts by compiling data and documentation.
• Roll out SOPs for accounting policy and regulations and implement reconciliation procedures.
• Monitor and maintain a new audit system with updated policies in the finance department.
• Assess internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas.
• Reconcile sub-ledger to general ledger balances; perform monthly balance sheet, P&L, and variance analyses.
• Prepare financial status reports and guide facility personnel in finance-related activities and reporting.
• Focus on tax compliance, state registrations, contract review, and non-profit tax filing where applicable.
• Assist in budgeting design and preparation; provide financial oversight for plant facilities and performance reviews.
• Travel approximately 25% to Cincinnati facility; support Mankato and regional facilities as needed.

Skills

Intercompany transactions

Cost accounting

Budgeting & forecasting

ERP systems

Plant P&L ownership

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CMA/CPA beneficial

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Senneca Holdings, a diversified management and holding company in the specialty doors sector, seeks a Plant Controller for the Mankato plant. You will oversee all accounting functions, manage plant P&L and balance sheet, partner with plant leadership, and drive financial improvements across operations.

Ideal candidates have manufacturing accounting leadership, ERP proficiency, and strong budgeting and internal control skills. Occasional travel to Cincinnati and regional facilities is expected.