Assistant Controller

MGP Ingredients is a leading supplier of premium distilled spirits and food ingredient solutions. Its Distilling Solutions segment provides bourbons whiskeys ryes gins and vodkas to craft and multinational brands. MGPs own Branded Spirts business is growing following the 2021 acquisition of Luxco a top spirits producer bottler supplier and importer as well as the 2023 acquisition of Penelope Bourbon known for its wide range of uniquely blended expressions. Ingredient Solutions delivers nutritional functional wheat- and pea-based ingredients aligned with consumer trends. The company operates in locations across the Midwestern U.S. and overseas in Northern Ireland and Mexico.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Assist the Corporate Controller in overseeing the companys accounting financial reporting treasury budgeting and forecasting activities to ensure accurate timely and compliant financial results. Lead and develop the accounting team including AP and AR staff while managing month-end close internal controls audits and financial systems. Support decision-making by analyzing financial performance managing fixed assets and ensuring strong operational and cross-functional partnerships.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING :

Financial Close & General Ledger Management

• Oversee monthly quarterly and annual close
• Prepare and review and make necessary edits to journal entries accruals allocations assessments
• Open / close SAP periods and maintain GL accuracy
• Review payroll SG&A fixed asset rebate commission and royalty postings

Financial Reporting & Analysis

Budgeting Forecasting & SG&A Management

Internal Controls Compliance & Audit Support

Fixed Assets & Capital Projects

Leadership Team Development & Cross-Functional Support

Special Projects & Technical Accounting

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR :

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field required

MBA with an accounting emphasis preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers handle or feel objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Includes frequently used office equipment computer software programs manuals books or other written resources hand tools power tools two-way radios and other tools / equipment / resources; Includes use of sanitation equipment and lab / field equipment. Various lab equipment two-way radios will be required to use. If you require a reasonable accommodation in the employee selection process please direct your inquiries to Caitlin Zbikowski Talent Manager @

If the above speaks to you were excited to learn more about you! At MGP we know that our people are our greatest strength. With different perspectives and unique ways of thinking our employees are as varied as our products. We believe that inclusivity strengthens the organization and champions a company culture that is evolving to reflect all of us. Culture results from our behaviors our personal commitment our curiosity how we collaborate and the ways we courageously share our perspectives and expect others to do the same. Each of us can make a difference by fostering thinking and actions that empower us to connect belong and grow together. Compensation is competitive and is commensurate with experience. MGP offers exceptional medical dental vision short and long-term disability life insurance 401(k) Match and PTO. All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.

Key Skills

Accounting Software,Financial Report Writing,GAAP,General Ledger Accounting,Accounting,Sage,Microsoft Dynamics Navision,Account Reconciliation,SOX,Microsoft Dynamics GP,ERP Systems,NetSuite

Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Finance

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1