Assistant Controller

1348 State Highway 25, Brainerd, MN, USA | Regular 40 Hour Week | Salary | 70,000-95,000 per year | Full Time

| Company Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Health Savings Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Free Pet Food, Fun Company Events

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team. This position will play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and efficient accounting operations, as well as completing cost and financial analysis. This exciting role allows you to work onsite, collaborating closely with a passionate team dedicated to innovation and customer-centricity in the manufacturing industry. You'll tackle unique financial challenges, develop strategies, and contribute directly to the company's success in a fun, high-performance environment. With a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $95,000, this position offers not just financial rewards but also the chance to grow in a culture built on integrity and problem-solving. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact while being part of a dynamic team, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

As the new Assistant Controller at Barrett Petfood, you can expect a dynamic work environment focused on accuracy and collaboration. You will work closely with various departments, providing insights and analyses to drive informed decision-making. Your role will involve reconciling accounts, preparing monthly financial statements, and assisting in audits while fostering a culture of safety and integrity.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and variance analysis.

• Analyze manufacturing and labor costs, review overhead and labor absorption rates, and investigate production and purchase price variances.

• Monitor and maintain accurate standard costing and support standard cost updates and BOM review.

• Support external audits and tax filing requirements, ensuring documentation and testing requirements are met.

• Assist in certain accounting functions, including accounts payable, fixed assets, and general ledger management.

• Partner with operations to investigate cost variances and identify root causes and corrective actions.

• Assist with other special accounting projects and general tasks.

Your schedule will be during standard business hours, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while engaging with a fun and motivated team. This role will challenge you to grow and excel in a collaborative setting.

skills:

To thrive as an Assistant Controller at Barrett Petfood, you will need a robust skill set that blends technical expertise and interpersonal capabilities. Strong analytical skills are essential, as you will be responsible for interpreting financial data and providing actionable insights. Attention to detail is critical to ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting and budgeting activities.

Effective communication skills are vital, as you will collaborate with various teams and present financial information clearly and concisely. Problem-solving abilities will serve you well in identifying inefficiencies and implementing innovative solutions that align with our customer-centric approach. A strong foundation in accounting principles and a proactive mindset will also be important.

Finally, adaptability and a willingness to learn will empower you to navigate an evolving environment while contributing to Barrett Petfood's mission of high performance and integrity.

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

• A good working knowledge of accounting practices and cost accounting.

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.

• Advanced Excel skills.

• Strong financial analysis and technical accounting capabilities.

• Ability to communicate effectively with operations and leadership teams.

education &experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance Required

• CPA Preferred

• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience, with a background in public accounting (Preferred)

• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and standard costing

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Great careers start with great benefits!

Join the Barrett Petfood family and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical (company paid), dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) with company match; life insurance; health savings account; paid time off; seven paid holidays; employee discounts; complimentary pet food; and fun, company-sponsored events.

Ready to join our team?

Applying for this position is a walk in the park if you feel it's a good fit for you. Best of luck!

NOTICE - BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION

Barrett Petfood is committed to a safe workplace for all of our employees.

In connection with your employment with the Company, notice is hereby given that aconsumer report and/or investigative consumer report may be obtained from aconsumer reporting agency for employment purposes. These reports may containinformation about your character, general reputation, personal characteristics and modeof living, whichever are applicable. They may involve personal interviews with sourcessuch as your neighbors, friends or associates. The reports may also contain informationabout you relating to your criminal history, credit history, driving and/or motor vehiclerecords, education or employment history or other background checks.You have the right, upon written request made within a reasonable time after the receiptof this notice, to request disclosure of the nature and scope of any investigativeconsumer report. The scope of this notice and authorization is not limited to the presentand, if you are hired, will continue throughout the course of your employment and allowthe Company to conduct future screenings for retention, promotion or reassignment, aspermitted by law unless revoked by you in writing.