Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Manager

About Plunkett's

Plunkett's is a solid, family‑owned business established in 1915 celebrating over 100 years of continued growth! Our service area covers 24 states, with headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota. Our 800+ employees receive competitive wages and rewards, fantastic benefits, a company-sponsored retirement program, continuous training, and career development.

If you are a high-performing, creative content-generating machine and love diving into the story that the data can tell us, this position could be for you!

• Leave No Doubt You Care Put people first and solve problems with empathy.
• Own It Be accountable, follow through, and take pride in your work.
• Grow to Control Our Destiny Seek opportunities to grow your route and re-sell our value every time.
• Shape our Legacy Improve what you touch and help carry forward our 100+ years of service excellence.

We are a $130M and growing organization seeking a Controller to oversee core accounting operations, drive process improvements, and deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports decision-making across the business.

• Manage and mentor accounting team members, including the Senior Tax Accountant and AP Manager, fostering growth, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead and manage the monthly closing process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Identify and implement improvements in accounting operations, reporting, and system integrations to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Oversee preparation and review of financial results at a regional level, ensuring alignment with overall corporate objectives.
• Guide the transition to accrual recognition for material costs; play a key role in integrating data from three systems into a cohesive and accurate financial output.
• Partner with the Director of Finance to support financial planning and ongoing forecast tracking, ensuring performance is measured against expectations and actionable insights are provided.
• Leverage Sage ERP to generate actionable financial insights tailored for executives, operational managers, and other stakeholders.
• Oversee processes to ensure accurate fleet-related financial data is captured and utilized to manage vehicle costs.
• Manage the annual insurance renewal process and oversee the handling of liability claims throughout the year.
• Payroll Oversight:
  Over time, assume responsibility for overseeing payroll execution in Paylocity, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and seamless coordination with HR.
• Oversight for the annual 401K audit.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 712 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
• At least 3 years in a leadership role with direct reports.
• BA in Accounting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accrual-based accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to lead month-end close processes and produce accurate, actionable financial statements.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and systems integration.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Experience with Payroll oversight for multiple states.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.

• CPA or lapsed CPA designation preferred.
• Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and variance/forecast tracking.
• Familiarity with Paylocity payroll systems (or ability to quickly learn and apply).
• Experience with Sage ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

• The ability to lift and carry up to 10lbs.
• Sitting for long periods of time; occasionally bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching.
• Read printed materials and a computer screen.
• Stamina needed to maintain attention to detail despite interruptions.
• You must possess the mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer, keyboard, and telephone.
• Communicates through telephone conversations, face-to-face interactions, texts, and email.

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• The opportunity to play an integral role in shaping financial operations and driving efficiency in a growing, complex organization.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.