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

• Prepare internal monthly reporting packages and related schedules
• Support external financial reporting
• Analyze results and provide insights to business partners

Budgeting Forecasting & SG&A Management

• Coordinate monthly SG&A forecast and annual budget
• Review variances and partner with department leaders
• Support long-range financial planning

Internal Controls Compliance & Audit Support

• Coordinate internal and external audit activities
• Maintain documentation and testing support
• Monitor internal controls and process compliance

Fixed Assets & Capital Projects

• Review CARs and additions
• Reconcile capital project spending and fixed asset reporting
• Support capitalized interest calculations

Leadership Team Development & Cross-Functional Support

• Monitor mentor coach and support AP AR and accounting team
• Oversee daily work assignments workload balancing and performance feedback
• Develop team capabilities technical skills and organizational effectiveness
• Support onboarding training and career development o the accounting team
• Foster collaboration with Finance Operations IT Tax and commercial teams

Special Projects & Technical Accounting

• Support M&A system enhancements and policy development
• Prepare technical accounting research as needed

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business or related field required

• MBA with an accounting emphasis preferred

• CPA required
• Experience with Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook
• Experience in SAP preferred but not required
• 3 years in Public Accounting required
• Experience in private sector preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Able to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP accounting principles and financial reporting
• Demonstrated integrity professionalism and sound ethical judgment
• Delivers accurate high-quality work within required deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present clear recommendations
• Exceptional computer skills to include being proficient in Microsoft Office and able to quickly learn new financial systems
• Knowledge of cost accounting and standard costing
• Collaborative responsive and team-oriented
• Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement

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.