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Controller

The Mennel Milling Company, Fostoria, OH, United States


Location:

This position is based at our Corporate Office in Fostoria, Ohio, Mennel’s operations offer the stability of a close‑knit Midwest community with convenient access to larger metro areas across Northwest and Central Ohio.

Schedule:

Full‑Time, Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Controller
Who You Are
The ideal

Controller

is a hands‑on financial leader with deep expertise in GAAP, cost accounting, and multi‑division manufacturing operations. You are detail‑oriented yet strategic, calm under pressure, and process‑driven. You partner effectively across operations to drive margin improvement, inventory optimization, and working capital performance, while bringing strong financial discipline to a complex, commodity‑based environment.

What You’ll Do
As the

Controller , you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding the financial integrity of the organization while enabling operational and strategic decision‑making across a multi‑division manufacturing business. You’ll collaborate closely with leadership to improve margins, strengthen controls, and support sustainable growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading all accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely multi‑entity financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.

Overseeing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and operational finance to enhance margin visibility and plant performance.

Strengthening internal controls, cash flow management, and financial processes to support strategic and operational decision‑making.

Partnering cross‑functionally to provide insights that improve working capital, profitability, and operational effectiveness.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA strongly preferred.

Minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing, food production, agriculture, or commodity‑based industries.

Experience in multi‑entity or multi‑division environments.

Strong GAAP and cost accounting expertise.

ERP system experience (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Dynamics) and advanced Excel/reporting skills.

Proven people leader who is detail‑oriented, strategic, adaptable, and an effective cross‑functional communicator.

Why Join Mennel?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well‑being, and career growth.

Competitive Pay

Flexible Acquired Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule

Health & Wellbeing Benefits (major medical, prescription, vision, dental, HSA, company‑paid short‑term disability, EAP, Local YMCA cost sharing, and more)

Life Insurance

Profit Sharing

Career Advancement & Training Opportunities

Rewards & Recognition Program

Retirement Contributions (401k, etc.)

Tuition Assistance

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