Brenton

Join ProMach and shine. Whether you're creative, strategic, persuasive, or mechanically inclined, there’s a place for you here. Be a problem-solver, a closer, a futurist - whatever drives you. At ProMach, you'll be challenged and rewarded as you help improve packaging performance and shape the future of automation. And we’ll be proud to have you on the journey. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. Brenton is seeking a talented Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the close process to ensure we have accurate and timely financials to support our internal Brenton partners and ProMach consolidated financials. It is a key role to support business growth objectives for Brenton by partnering with key leaders on system improvements, leveraging AI tools and problem solving to understand and implement improvements based on financial data findings and outcomes. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, problem solving abilities, and build strong relationships with key leadership team members. This position reports to the Controller.

Build Your Career as an Accounting Manager in a Growing Company At ProMach, our accounting and finance teams consistently deliver excellence through their meticulous attention to detail, strategic financial planning, and commitment to upholding ethical and transparent financial practices. We offer rewarding, challenging opportunities throughout the world, across multiple packaging segments. If you thrive in an environment where you can serve as a trusted advisor, we want to talk to you. Do we have your attention? Keep reading. ProMach's Brenton division is seeking a talented Accounting Manager. The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the close process to ensure we have accurate and timely financials to support our internal Brenton partners and ProMach consolidated financials. It is a key role to support business growth objectives for Brenton by partnering with key leaders on system improvements, leveraging AI tools and problem solving to understand and implement improvements based on financial data findings and outcomes. Candidates must possess exceptional organizational and prioritization skills, problem solving abilities, and build strong relationships with key leadership team members. This position reports to the Controller.

Brenton, based in Alexandria, MN, is a leading manufacturer of case packers, palletizers, shrink-wrapping machines and complete End of Line packaging systems for the food & beverage and consumer packaged goods markets. Brenton is a division of Pro Mach, a leading provider of integrated packaging and processing solutions for over 20,000 customers worldwide. Through multiple brands, Pro Mach provides product packaging and processing equipment, PMMI-certified training, installation, parts, and service for primary and secondary packaging, flexible packaging, end-of-line packaging, and identification and tracking. For more information on Pro Mach‘s brands visit www.ProMachBrands.com.

Are you passionate about this work?

• Lead month-end and system roll forward processes
• Analyze, prepare and review month-end Journal Entries along with being a key contributor driver and leader in determining ways to streamline the month-end timeline with current and future AI and reporting tools
• Take ownership of account reconciliation process to ensure alignment to subledger support
• Partner with the ProMach Shared Service teams on review of accounting processes and standardization of journal entries and reconciliations
• Develop and lead a consistent balance sheet review process
• Complete income statement reviews throughout the month-end process
• Lead audit requests & compliance reporting
• Complete and ensure revenue recognition reviews are compliant by partnering with Controller, Project Managers, Sales team and GM on the calculation, recording strealining of project percentage of completion (POC) and nested POC with sister companies for bothinternal and external reporting
• Be the division's point of contact for intercompany transactions
• Owner of properly recording lease, inventory and fixed asset transactions and balances
• Support fellow employees and business partners with questions and concerns regarding financial information and system transactions, including Concur invoicing and travel
• Problem solve the root cause and offer recommendations for system improvements by partnering with IT, Brenton operations partners and ProMach corporate finance and accounting teams
• Partner and lead key projects with internal partners, IT and ProMach partners including developing a streamline process to capture the billing, revenue and cost for Service trips, cycle count improvements with Materials team and standardization for warranty and after shipment cost processes
• Review General Ledger detail for any potential trending concerns and errors; follow-up with business partners and perform necessary corrections
• Partner with ProMach on month-end improvement and standardization
• Lead the review of warranty and after shipment, including developing a process to streamline how data is gathered, reviewed and processed
• Be involved and champion Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) initiatives for Brenton and across all of ProMach, which includes working closing with the ProMach reporting and compliance leaders, 3rd party consultants, internal Brenton partners and sister companies
• Support the Brenton Finance team, Brenton Leadership team, General Manager, VP of Finance, and Business Unit President
• Learn and leverage new reporting tools, such as AI tools, Spotlight and Tableau
• Adhoc responsibilities across not only Brenton but also ProMach and other sister companies

What‘s in it for you?

There’s no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people choose to build a career. In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your base salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

• comprehensive medical/dental programs
• life insurance
• a generous paid time off program
• retirement savings plan with a company match
• no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Base Salary Range: $70,000 - $100,000

Requirements and Experience

• Overall knowledge of Journal Entries and General Ledger reconciliations
• Experience and strong skills in Excel and fully integrated ERP systems
• Bachelor‘s Degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
• Five years of financial reporting experience
• Team player attitude is essential
• Trustworthy with strong work ethic
• High organization & communication skills
• Strong technical aptitude
• Multi-task orientation
• Ability to problem solve and drive new initiatives leveraging AI
• Ability to work with minimal direction – independent discretion judgment
• Careful and regimented attention to detail required

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities. We have the rewards, opportunities, and the market strength of a large organization combined with the entrepreneurial culture of a small, fast‑paced company. You will enjoy the benefits of working with a growing company that competes globally with the personal touch and feel of a smaller company where you can make an impact every day.

ProMach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Pro Mach uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility of all new hires to work in the United States. Pro Mach is a drug‑free workplace. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

ProMach may not be a brand you see on store or pharmacy shelves, but we are integral to your daily life, powering the processing and packaging machines behind consumer goods, food and nutrition, health, and everyday products. At ProMach, we are committed to responsibility, honesty, safety, and helping you grow. We seek individuals eager to shine—whether creative, strategic, technical, or persuasive—offering opportunities to shape your career in exciting directions. You’ll be challenged and rewarded, making an impact on our customers' performance while helping to build the future of packaging innovation. Our mission—to help customers protect their reputations and grow consumer trust—along with our core values, drives us to perform with passion, accountability, and proactive problem-solving. We emphasize collaboration and innovation, where every employee and voice matters, ensuring consistency and excellence in everything we do. When you join our team, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of something that lasts.