Controller

Who We Are Grain Millers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and merchandiser of whole grain ingredients used in food products around the world. While you may not know our name, you've almost certainly enjoyed our products. For 40 years, we've supplied ingredients to nearly every major food company in North America. With almost 1,100 employees across the U.S. and Canada, our Eden Prairie, MN headquarters supports a growing network of mills, warehouses, and production facilities. Why We Need You We're looking for a Divisional Controller to lead accounting operations and deliver financial insights for our Procurement business unit and St. Peter plant location. In this role, you will ensure financial integrity, support strategic decision-making, and drive performance through accurate reporting, planning, and analysis. You'll play a critical role in maintaining strong financial controls while partnering with leaders across the business to improve outcomes, optimize costs, and support continued growth. Who You'll Be Working With You'll report to the Corporate Controller and collaborate closely with a diverse group of stakeholders, including plant leadership, commodity traders, and business unit leaders. This role sits at the intersection of finance and operations, requiring you to build strong relationships across teams and act as a trusted advisor. You'll also partner with cross-functional groups on system implementations, process improvements, and strategic initiatives that impact performance across the organization. Who You Are You are a collaborative and proactive professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You bring strong communication skills and the ability to build trust quickly across all levels of the organization. You are naturally curious, results-driven, and motivated to understand the business beyond the numbers. With a high level of integrity and attention to detail, you can manage sensitive information while remaining adaptable and solution-oriented. You enjoy solving problems, driving improvements, and taking ownership of your work. Key Responsibilities Lead month-end close processes, including general ledger entries, financial statements, and account reconciliations Provide financial planning and analysis, including budgets, forecasts, and performance reporting Monitor and analyze inventory valuations, conversion costs, and operational yields Partner with traders and business leaders to analyze market data, strategies, and performance drivers Support audits, system implementations, and continuous improvement initiatives across the business What You Bring You bring a strong accounting and finance foundation, along with hands-on experience in financial analysis, reporting, and business support. You're comfortable working with data, systems, and stakeholders to turn insights into action. Qualifications & Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting (CPA or advanced degree preferred) 5+ years of progressive accounting experience Strong knowledge of financial accounting principles and GAAP Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, SUMIF) and data analysis capabilities Proven ability to handle financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality What We Offer Grain Millers offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Our 401(k) plan includes a generous company match. Employees at our Eden Prairie office enjoy a modern workplace, covered parking, a fitness center, and a collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement and personal growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Grain Millers