Assistant Controller

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MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons, whiskeys, ryes, gins, and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGP's own Branded Spirits business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco, a top spirits producer, bottler, supplier, and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon, known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions.

Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional, functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S., and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Assist the Corporate Controller in overseeing the company’s accounting, financial reporting, treasury, budgeting, and forecasting activities to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial results. Lead and develop the accounting team including AP and AR staff, while managing month‑end close, internal controls, audits, and financial systems. Support decision‑making by analyzing financial performance, managing fixed assets, and ensuring strong operational and cross‑functional partnerships.

What

You Will Be Doing Financial Close & General Ledger Management

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Prepare and review and make necessary edits to journal entries, accruals, allocations, assessments
• Open/close SAP periods and maintain GL accuracy
• Review payroll, SG&A, fixed asset, rebate, commission, and royalty postings

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare internal monthly reporting packages and related schedules
• Support external financial reporting
• Analyze results and provide insights to business partners

Budgeting, Forecasting, & SG&A Management

• Coordinate monthly SG&A forecast and annual budget
• Review variances and partner with department leaders
• Support long‑range financial planning

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit Support

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Maintain documentation and testing support
• Monitor internal controls and process compliance

Fixed Assets & Capital Projects

• Review CARs and additions
• Reconcile capital project spending and fixed asset reporting
• Support capitalized interest calculations

Leadership, Team Development & Cross‑Functional Support

• Monitor, mentor, coach, and support AP, AR and accounting team
• Oversee daily work assignments, workload balancing, and performance feedback
• Develop team capabilities, technical skills, and organizational effectiveness
• Support onboarding, training, and career development of the accounting team
• Foster collaboration with Finance, Operations, IT, Tax, and commercial teams

Special Projects & Technical Accounting

• Support M&A, system enhancements, and policy development
• Prepare technical accounting research as needed

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required
• MBA with an accounting emphasis preferred
• CPA required
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
• Experience in SAP preferred, but not required
• 3+ years in Public Accounting required
• Experience in private sector preferred
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, accounting principles, and financial reporting
• Demonstrated integrity, professionalism, and sound ethical judgment
• Delivers accurate, high‑quality work within required deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present clear recommendations
• Exceptional computer skills to include being proficient in Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn new financial systems
• Knowledge of cost accounting and standard costing
• Collaborative, responsive, and team‑oriented
• Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.…