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Operations Controller

Agropur
Le Sueur, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/18/2026

Job Type:

Regular

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How Agropur invests in YOU :

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance;

  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions;

  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off;

  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays;

  • Paid parental leave;

  • Advancement Opportunities.

  • Salary range 006: $100,200 - $125,200 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position).

What’s involved in this role:

We are looking for a Operations Controller in Le Sueur, MN.

The Operations Controller is responsible to lead the on-site financial operations for the plant and support head office accounting teams. This position provides production and financial analysis/reporting as well as assisting with profit maximization initiatives. This position also prepares budgeting and results analysis for the plant.

  • Ensure accurate production data collection and reporting.
  • Provide standard production analysis/reports and other analysis/reports to Plant Management as requested.
  • Attend plant team meetings as appropriate.
  • Ensure accurate accounting data generation.
  • Review accounts payable invoices and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and completeness.
  • Oversee period close including journal entries, reconciliations and inventory tie-outs (raw materials, finished goods, supplies).
  • Explain and report operating expense variations providing information to Plant Management and Financial Management Teams.
  • Build and maintain profitability file for capex projects.
  • Conduct process improvement tracking and reporting.
  • Provide economical project justifications relaying information to Plant Management and Financial Management Teams.
  • Validate the execution and savings calculations of Global Strategies Sourcing (GSS) projects.
  • Participate in the process to downgrade product and assign proper value.
  • Prepare annual budget for the plant working with Plant Operations Management team.
  • Provide monthly and YTD results analysis.
  • Provide financial analysis support for the custom drying operation. (Le Sueur only).

What you need to join our team:

  • Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.

  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

  • Minimum five (5) years of general professional business experience required.

  • Minimum three (3) years of related experience within food processing preferred.

  • Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence system preferred.

  • Knowledge of cost accounting principles, practices and techniques preferred.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

In this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is intended only to lighten the text.

Salary : $100,200 - $125,200

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