Strategic Plant Finance & Costing Lead

Tom Trese Networking LLC; Backus (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Minnesota seeks a seasoned Plant Controller to lead monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting. You will own cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory valuation while guiding budgeting and forecast processes.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10+ years in manufacturing finance, expertise in standard costing, and strong analytical skills to support profitability and operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Manufacturing or plant-level finance strongly required.
• Experience in standard cost accounting required.
• Exposure to budgeting, forecasting, and operational financial analysis.
• Experience supporting plant operations or manufacturing leadership teams.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and manufacturing accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the plant, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the plant’s balance sheet and income statement.
• Own the plant cost accounting structure, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and cost variance analysis.
• Analyze production costs, labor efficiency, material usage, and overhead absorption.
• Monitor and report on key manufacturing metrics such as: cost per unit, scrap and yield, labor utilization, production variances
• Lead the development of the plant’s annual operating budget and periodic forecasts.
• Analyze financial results against budget and forecast, providing detailed variance analysis.
• Provide plant leadership with insights to improve profitability and operational performance.
• Serve as a key business partner to the Plant Manager and operations leadership team.
• Provide financial analysis to support operational initiatives, productivity improvements, and margin expansion.
• Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including cycle counts and annual physical inventories.
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls over financial reporting and plant operations.

Skills

Excel

Financial modeling

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Tom Trese Networking LLC in Minnesota seeks a seasoned Plant Controller to lead monthly close, journal entries, and reconciliations, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting. You will own cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory valuation while guiding budgeting and forecast processes.

Ideal candidates bring 5–10+ years in manufacturing finance, expertise in standard costing, and strong analytical skills to support profitability and operational improvements.