Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting Manager

Willow Lake, 1185 Willow Lake Blvd., Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, United States of America

Posted Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:00 AM

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial and accounting activities within the manufacturing facility. This role partners with plant operations leadership to manage budgeting, cost accounting, inventory control, financial reporting, forecasting, and operational performance analysis. The Plant Controller ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards while driving financial efficiency and profitability.

• Prepare and analyze monthly financial statements and plant performance reports
• Manage cost accounting functions, including standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation
• Develop annual budgets, forecasts, and financial models for plant operations
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs such as labor efficiency, scrap, downtime, and production costs
• Partner with plant management to identify cost-saving opportunities and improve operational performance
• Ensure accurate inventory accounting and oversee physical inventory counts and cycle counts
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and company financial policies
• Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis for plant investments
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes for the facility
• Coordinate audits and provide documentation for internal and external auditors
• Supervise plant accounting staff and support employee development
• Analyze trends and provide recommendations to senior leadership

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of accounting or finance experience in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory management
• Experience with various ERP systems
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Strong communication and leadership abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations and supply chain teams

• Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma exposure
• Experience in multi-site manufacturing environments
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Compensation and Benefits

• Up to $120,000
• Medical
• Vision
• Group Basic Life
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Hospital/Accident/Critical Illness Coverage
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft and Legal Services Coverage
• 401k with company match

For California Residents

We may collect the following categories of personal information in connection with the submission of your resume or application materials to us for employment, and if hired, your employment with us: identifiers (e.g., name, address, email address, birthdate); personal records (e.g., telephone number, signature, education information, criminal background information, passport number and visa information); consumer characteristics (e.g., sex, marital status, veteran status, race, disability, sexual orientation);

professional or employment information (e.g., resume, cover letter, employment history, background check forms, references, certifications, transcripts and languages spoken); and inferences from personal information collected (e.g., a profile reflecting abilities and aptitudes).

The above categories of personal information are collected for the following business purposes: performing recruitment and hiring services; processing interactions and transactions (e.g., to comply with federal and state laws requiring us to maintain certain records, managing the workforce); and security (e.g., detecting security incidents, protecting against fraudulent or illegal activity).

For additional details and questions, contact us at

Willow Lake, 1185 Willow Lake Blvd., Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, United States of America