Controller

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Salary: $110,000 - $135,000 per year

Located in the heart of Northern Minnesota's thriving agricultural region, our grower-owned processing facility in Thief River Falls represents a proud tradition of food production spanning over 60 years. Founded in 1900's by dedicated independent growers from Minnesota and North Dakota, our cooperative unites generations of expertise and a shared passion for delivering quality food products. With many of our farms operated by families, we are committed to sustaining the values of quality, integrity, and community that have been the cornerstone of our success.

We are growing and looking for a Financial Controller to join our team!

• Strong reputation in the community.
• Hybrid/flexible work schedule.
• Great leadership and company culture.
• Excellent opportunity to join a growing organization.
• Comprehensive benefits & compensation package.

Responsibilities:

• Provide daily oversight and management of Accounting Staff, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, General Ledger, Cost Accounting, and Payroll functions.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and legal requirements, fostering an environment of growth and engagement among the team.
• Cultivate management depth to support existing operations and future growth initiatives.
• Maintain a robust system of internal controls, ensuring compliance with corporate standards and GAAP.
• Direct the processes of recording, reviewing, and reporting plant performance, emphasizing continuous improvement in accuracy, timeliness, and relevance.
• Collaborate with plant management to manage capital expenditures, optimizing economic performance, product quality, and associate safety.
• Oversee inventory management and overall asset control.
• Manage the plant’s Capital Expenditure Request (CER) process, ensuring effective oversight and control.

Serve as the financial coordinator/director for the plant management team, providing financial performance reports and conducting business case analysis.

• Oversee the payroll and timekeeping functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required. A Master’s Degree in Business Administration (MBA) is preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of formal leadership experience in Accounting or Business Operations is required.
• 8+ years of accounting experience is required, with a strong preference for manufacturing experience.
• Experience with enterprise planning software, including inventory management software, is required.
• Advanced computer skills, particularly in Excel, Access, and Word.

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