Controller (55115)

MILL ROCK PACKAGING•St. Paul, MN

3d•$130,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Mill Rock Packaging (MRP), a growing U.S.- based private-equity backed packaging company and a market leader in the design, engineering and production of high-end, sustainable, and customized graphic paperboard, folding carton and commercial printing products with seven manufacturing locations. MRP serves customers in various industries including consumer staples, food and beverage, technology, pharmaceuticals, health, beauty and more. Check us out at www.millrockpackaging.com! We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on Controller to lead our Finance and Accounting team at Mill Rock Packaging’s St. Paul facility. You’ll play a critical role in shaping financial strategy, driving operational excellence, and building pathways for future growth as our company expands.

Requirements

7-10+ years of experience, including leadership and managerial roles.
Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or similar field
Experience as Controller of a standalone company or divisional role in a large organization.
Advanced data skills, including power query and power pivot.
Demonstrated experience as a business partner for local manufacturing and operations teams.
Proven track record in leading inventory accounting and investigating production variances.
Experience coaching and developing accounting professionals.
Proven ability to optimize and automate accounting processes for faster close cycles.
Strong communication skills to translate complex financial concepts for all audiences.
Expertise in accounting systems, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
Results driven by strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High integrity and adherence to ethical standards.

Nice To Haves

Background combining Big Four or tier-two firm experience with corporate accounting.
CPA license
Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
Private equity-backed experience and/or experience with M&A activities and integration.
Multi-site, consumer products, or manufacturing company experience.
Experience as a significant contributor to a successful ERP implementation.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely financial statements in compliance with accounting standards.
Own the cash forecasting process and drive working capital management across the platform.
Provide insights into financial performance, trends, and forecasts to support strategic decision-making.
Collaborate with corporate FP&A and business teams to enhance forecasting and budgeting processes.
Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including AP, AR, cost accounting, general ledger, and payroll.
Oversee inventory accounting and proactively investigate production variances, partnering closely with local manufacturing and operations teams.
Drive continuous improvements in the monthly 5-day close process.
Implement standard operating procedures focused on simplification, standardization, and optimization.
Strengthen internal controls and financial governance to support scalability and risk management.
Manage audit and tax processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
Provide technical accounting guidance for complex transactions (purchase accounting, lease accounting, consolidations, reserves, and valuations).
Oversee company insurance programs, including policy selection, compliance, and claims management.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop a high-performing accounting team, ensuring alignment with best practices and organizational goals.
Build and scale the accounting organization to support continued growth and complexity.