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Assistant Controller
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MGP Ingredients
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. MGP's own Branded Spirits 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 company’s 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 of 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
Bachelor’s 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 @ c.zbikowski@mgpi.com.
Compensation 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.
Background Check All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Food and Beverage Services
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Assistant Controller
role at
MGP Ingredients
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. MGP's own Branded Spirits 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 company’s 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 of 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
Bachelor’s 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 @ c.zbikowski@mgpi.com.
Compensation 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.
Background Check All successful candidates for this position will be required to submit to a criminal background check and drug test.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Food and Beverage Services
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at MGP Ingredients by 2x
Get notified about new Assistant Controller jobs in
Leawood, KS .
#J-18808-Ljbffr