Assistant Controller

What Select offers you:

Comprehensive benefits package focusing on your physical, financial and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings (health, dental, vision, etc.):

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays Off
• Uniform Program
• Shoe Allowance
• Onsite gym
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Leadership Development
• Opportunities to support our local communities
• Chance to apply best practices in sustainability and environmental initiatives
• Commitment to producing high quality nutritious products and providing nourishment around the world

What this role is all about:

We are looking for an Assistant Controller in La Crosse, WI.

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting the financial health of both Select Custom Solutions and Mill Haven Foods. Reporting to the Senior Controller, this position is responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting operations across our manufacturing facilities. The Assistant Controller is responsible for preparing timely and accurate financial statements, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring compliance with internal controls, company policies, and relevant regulations.

This role works cross-functionally with teams in Operations, Sales, Supply Chain, and IT to deliver meaningful financial insights that support data-driven decision-making. A strong emphasis is placed on cost accounting, budgeting, variance analysis, and inventory management—key components within our dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting while supporting the strategic goals of both SCS and MHF.

Job Duties:

• Supervise, coach, and mentor accounting staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and professional development. Promote a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Oversee and manage all aspects of the general ledger, ensuring accurate and timely month-end and year-end closing processes, including accruals, adjustments, and consolidations.
• Lead the reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts and proactively investigate and resolve any discrepancies or variances.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries across all general ledger accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy of financial data.
• Managing and executing treasury function in terms of daily cash flow, projections, financing, and debt obligations
• Partner with leadership to support the development of annual budgets and rolling forecasts. Analyze variances and provide meaningful commentary to support financial performance reviews.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of internal controls and company policies
• Assist with internal and external audits, providing documentation and support as required
• Lead initiatives to track and report on accounting and finance department KPIs. Recommend and implement solutions to improve data quality and reporting timeliness.
• Conduct process improvement tracking and reporting
• Provide backup support to the Controller and act as a liaison during their absence
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Responsible for employee relations including work direction of employees, hiring, training, performance reviews, administering policies and procedures, disciplinary action, and compensation recommendations.
• Direct implementation of departmental objectives, goals and policies.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Ensure that policies and procedures are being followed.
• Understand adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Safety Protocol:
• Stop any observed unsafe acts and obey facility safety rules and procedures.
• Correct or report any observed safety hazards.
• Support safety policies and programs.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.

Qualifications:

Education Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Experience Required:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressive professional accounting or related business experience required.
• Minimum five (5) years of related experience within food processing or manufacturing highly preferred.
• Experience managing and developing staff required.
• Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence systems, required
• Microsoft Business Central ERP experience highly preferred.
• Proven proficiency in all aspects of accounting functions
• Strong analytical skills for financial analysis and reporting required.
• Knowledge of GAAP, internal audits, and cost accounting principles, practices and techniques preferred.

Certification/Licensure Required:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.

Where you’ll be working:

Our La Crosse, WI, plant is home to approximately 330 employees. This facility supplies the food, beverage, and nutritional industries with innovative functional ingredients and superior quality contract manufacturing services.

La Crosse, WI, is nestled between the Mississippi River and the rolling river bluffs. This town is home to a plethora of colleges, high-quality health care, community events, and cultural opportunities. If you want to enjoy outdoor activities there are many opportunities, such as hiking, cycling, skiing, and boating. The town hosts multiple events annually and is famously known for their Oktoberfest celebration as well as offering a minor league baseball team. Visit the La Crosse Chamber site https://www.lacrossechamber.com/ for more information on local events.

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