Controller at LEGACY BUILDING SOLUTIONS LLC – South Haven, Minnesota

Legacy Building Solutions LLC is seeking a seasoned Controller who will be responsible for managing the company's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership & Reporting
  1. Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements, management reporting packages, and variance analyses.
  2. Develop and maintain annual budgets, forecasts, and rolling outlooks; lead plant-level financial reviews.
  3. Create dashboards and KPIs to monitor gross margin, labor efficiency, scrap/rework, inventory turns, and days sales in inventory (DSI).
  4. Coordinate annual audit and tax support with external auditors and tax advisors.

• Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance
  1. Lead standard costing, BOM/routings reviews, overhead rate setting, and cost roll-ups.
  2. Analyze PPV (purchase price variance), PPV by commodity/supplier, labor and overhead absorption, yield/scrap, and manufacturing variances; partner with operations to drive corrective actions.
  3. Oversee WIP valuation, inventory reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventory; ensure proper excess/obsolete (E&O) reserve methodologies.
  4. Support make/buy decisions, capital requests (CapEx), and ROI/NPV analyses.

• Payroll Ownership (Non‑Union)
  1. Manage end-to-end payroll processing for hourly and salaried employees, including timekeeping, overtime, shift differentials, bonuses/incentives, and garnishments.
  2. Ensure compliance with FLSA, IRS, state/local tax, and (if applicable) union CBAs; oversee multi-state payroll rules, tax registrations, and filings.
  3. Administer payroll calendar, audits, reconciliations, and general ledger payroll entries; manage year-end W‑2, 1099, and related tax reporting.
  4. Partner with HR on benefits deductions, open enrollment changes, leaves of absence, and employee data governance.

• Internal Controls, Compliance & Policies
  1. Design, document, and monitor internal controls for P2P, O2C, inventory, payroll, and fixed assets; remediate deficiencies and strengthen segregation of duties.
  2. Maintain accounting policies and procedures; ensure adherence to US GAAP (or local GAAP/IFRS).
  3. Ensure sales/use tax, property tax, and other statutory compliance; coordinate permits and licenses as needed.

• Cash, Working Capital & Risk Management
  1. Manage cash flow, AR credit and collections oversight, and AP payment terms; optimize working capital (DSO/DPO/Inventory).
  2. Monitor FX exposures (if applicable), insurance renewals, and risk mitigation measures.

• Systems, Data & Process Improvement
  1. Serve as Finance owner for the ERP (Epicor), timekeeping (ADP), and payroll platform (ADP).
  2. Improve data quality, close speed, and reporting automation; drive continuous improvement in the finance function.
  3. Lead or support ERP upgrades, integrations, and master data governance (items, BOMs, routings, vendors, customers).

• Leadership & Collaboration
  1. Manage, coach, and develop the team.
  2. Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and HR to align financial outcomes with business goals.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation preferred.
• A minimum of 5-10 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance, with a strong background in financial reporting and compliance.
• Manufacturing with Construction experience strongly preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, proficiency in accounting software, and excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential for success in this role.