Plant Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 31, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 6, 2026. Rust-Oleum scores B on the Alion truth index.
Job Title: Plant Controller
Location: Brooklyn Park, MN
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior Director of Finance
Direct Reports/Manages others: No
JOB SUMMARY: The Plant Controller is responsible for financial reporting, budgeting, account reconciliation, tax compliance, auditing support, and business analysis. This role partners with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, improve accounting processes, and support business decision-making. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, 3+ years of accounting or finance experience (preferably in manufacturing), strong Excel skills, and the ability to analyze large datasets in a fast-paced environment. SAP, HFM, or OneStream experience is a plus. Up to 25% travel may be required
JOB RESPONSIBILTIES: Typical tasks for this position include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Prepare, examine, or analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
- Report to management regarding the finances of establishment.
- Establish tables of accounts and assign entries to proper accounts.
- Develop, implement, modify, and document recordkeeping and accounting systems, making use of current computer technology.
- Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting or other tax requirements.
- Maintain or examine the records of government agencies.
- Advise clients in areas such as compensation, employee health care benefits, the design of accounting or data processing systems, or long-range tax or estate plans.
- Develop, maintain, and analyze budgets, preparing periodic reports that compare budgeted costs to actual costs.
- Provide internal and external auditing services for businesses or individuals.
- Analyze business operations, trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations, to project future revenues and expenses or to provide advice
REQUIRED SKILLS:
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint).
- Ability to work with large datasets.
- Must possess strong analytical mindset.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multi-task and manage numerous simultaneous priorities.
- Makes confident, fact-based decisions.
- Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Ability to think creatively, high-driven, and self-motivated.
- Ability to work well in high pressure situations to meet deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- 3+ years of professional experience in an accounting or finance - Preferably in a manufacturing environment
- Prior experience with SAP is a plus, but not required
- Prior experience with financial management and reporting tools (i.e. HFM, OneStream) is a plus, but not required
- Team player with the ability to collaborate across a cross-functional team
- Up to 25% travel
Salary Target Range: $98,000 - $140,000, bonus eligible
From big benefits to small, we take care of our associates! After 30 days of employment, you will be eligible for a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life, disability and business travel insurance, flexible spending accounts, EAP, stock purchases and more. We also offer a 401(k) plan after three months of employment. Associates are vested in the RPM Pension plan after completing five years of service. Rust-Oleum offers 9 paid holidays and one floating holiday per year. You are also eligible to earn three weeks of vacation on an annualized basis.
Rust-Oleum is an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.