About this opportunity
LRSolutions, LLC lists this Plant Controller- Manufacturing opportunity in backus, Minnesota. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
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.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
5–10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
Prior experience in 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
Deep understanding of standard costing, inventory controls, and variance analysis
Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills
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Who can apply
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