Treasury Accounting & Operations Manager (St. Louis, MO)

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 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:

The Treasury Accounting & Operations Manager is responsible for supporting the company's day-to-day financial operations by managing cash positioning, overseeing customer credit, and maintaining accurate banking and account documentation. This role ensures financial integrity and operational continuity through timely month-end close reporting, cash conversion cycle analysis, and adherence to internal controls and company policy.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Daily Cash Management

• Manage daily cash operating needs for payments.
• Oversee funding for accounts payable and accounts receivable collection functions

Customer Credit Management

• Oversee customer credit application process, review and authorization for establishing payment terms.
• Collaborate with BU AR/AP specialists to optimize cash position

Month End Close & Reporting

• Prepare monthly treasury journal entries related to monthly close
• Prepare monthly balance sheet & cash flow statements for review
• Prepare monthly BU cash conversion cycle & customer aging reports

Internal Controls & Policy Adherence

• Lead treasury SOX/internal control process & documentation
• Review contracts, vendor applications, and customer set-ups to validate terms are in-line with company policy

Banking Operations

• Prepare and update bank account documentation, including, but not limited to, signatory records.
• Ensure compliance with banking requirements and serve as liaison with banks for transaction inquiries and issue resolution.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA required
• 1-3 years of accounting experience at ‘Big 4’ or other well-regarded audit / accounting firm
• Experience in financial statement preparation and internal controls
• Basic understanding of cash management, banking operations, and financial principles.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong Excel spreadsheet and modeling skills.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-energy environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• MS Office Suite software products
• SAP / EPICORE

If the above speaks to you, we’re 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. 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 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.