Site Controller – Small Site

Valmont Industries, Inc.

Site Controller overseeing financial reporting and analysis for two small manufacturing plants in the U.S. Ensuring compliance with US GAAP and effective internal controls for financial processes.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeFarmington • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, reporting, and compliance with US GAAP, alongside strong leadership and decision-making capabilities in a manufacturing environment. Proficient in managing financial controls, inventory valuation, and operational performance metrics.

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Financial AnalysisUS GAAP ComplianceLeadership AbilitiesManufacturing ERP KnowledgeBudget Preparation

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingCost AnalysisInventory ValuationGeneral Ledger ReconciliationStatistical AnalysisRevenue RecognitionExpense AccrualsBalance Sheet ReconciliationCapital Expenditures ManagementOperational Variance Analysis

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingDetail OrientedProblem SolvingDecision MakingAccountability

Tools & Technologies

MS OfficeSAGEIFS

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EnvironmentFinancial ControlsWorking Capital ManagementSOX ControlsAnnual Operating Plan

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This position is accountable for the analysis and reporting of site financial data including sales, cost of sales, margin analysis, inventory valuation and reconciliation, manufacturing performance, manufacturing variances, income statements, balance sheets, operational variances, capital expenditures, forecast/planning and special projects.
The individual is expected to prepare and analyze the site’s annual financial plan, as well as develop, review and maintain control procedures regarding financial and operational controls of the business unit and prepare/review monthly general ledger account reconciliations.
This position reports to the North America Controllership Director with dotted-line responsibilities to the Plant Manager.
The position supports two small plants, generally with revenue of $75M or less.
The site controller manages one direct report, the site accounting associate.
Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual financial statements, business activity reports, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by regulatory agencies.
Establishes rigorous and disciplined accounting and internal controls.
Ensure financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flows) are compliant with US GAAP and accurate without exception.
Adherence to all Valmont financial policies.
Accurate inventory valuation including periodic cycle counts and valuation in compliance with FIFO.
Accurate and timely customer invoicing.
Revenue recognition in accordance with US GAAP.
Receivables valuation including maintenance of subledgers, reconciling items and reserves in compliance with policy.
Warranty accruals, reflective of known and/or expected failures and costs to remediate.
Expense accruals.
Payables, accrued liabilities, and debt balances.
Balance sheet reconciliations.
SOX controls.
Collaborate closely with site operations finance/controllers to build out reporting for daily, weekly, and monthly needs related to various operational measurements.
Manage working capital.
Work with operations to manage inventory.
Works with the business to ensure working capital is sufficient to fund best-in-class business as well as cognizant of need for cash flow.
Assist in preparing, implementing, and monitoring the Annual Operating Plan and various financial reports/statistics to ensure adherence to short and long-range financial goals.
Monitor performance to plan throughout the year.
Administer policies and procedures supporting the Plant Manager and operational staff to ensure maximum productivity and throughput.
Oversees monthly Accounting close activities in accordance with established procedures to ensure timely completion and accurate information.
Perform statistical analysis to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes to site performance and present findings.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Preferred Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent with 7+ years of experience, or associates degree with 9+ years, or 11+ years of experience.
Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Strong analytical, thinking and reasoning skills
Detail and goal oriented
Strong initiative and ability to make decisions, take action and solve problems
Leadership abilities to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions
Sound judgement skills
Ability to work in a matrix environment
Responsible – ability to hold oneself accountable or answerable for one’s conduct
Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
CPA
4+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Working knowledge of Accounting software and manufacturing ERP (SAGE, IFS)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Healthcare (medical, prescription drugs, dental and vision)
401k retirement plan with company match
Paid time off
Employer paid life insurance
Employer paid short-term and long-term disability including maternity leave
Work Life Support
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year
Voluntary programs like tobacco cessation, Type 2 diabetes reversal, one-on-one health coaching, mortgage services and more