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A growing, privately held food manufacturing company located near the Minnesota–Wisconsin border is seeking a Controller to lead its accounting operations. This is a high-visibility leadership role partnering closely with ownership and operations to drive financial performance, improve processes, and support continued growth. This opportunity offers strong stability, a collaborative culture, and the ability to make a measurable impact within a well-established organization.
Job Responsibility:
Lead all day-to-day accounting operations (GL, AP/AR, payroll oversight, cost accounting)
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Manage budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Oversee inventory accounting and cost accounting within a manufacturing environment
Develop and maintain internal controls and process improvements
Partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and executive leadership
Manage external audit and tax relationships
Support strategic planning and growth initiatives
Mentor and develop accounting staff
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)
5+ years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience (Controller title preferred)
Manufacturing experience required
food manufacturing strongly preferred
Strong understanding of cost accounting and inventory management
Experience improving systems and processes in a small-to-mid-sized company environment
ERP experience required
Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves leadership style
For Senior Controller/Director consideration: 8–12+ years of leadership experience
Demonstrated strategic finance partnership with executive leadership
Experience scaling financial infrastructure in a growing company
What we offer:
Competitive benefits package included
Strong stability
Collaborative culture
High impact role with visibility to ownership
Opportunity to shape financial strategy and processes