Controller I

About the role

Join our Prepared Foods Division as a Controller in a dynamic plant-manufacturing unit. This role is responsible for financial planning, analysis, and reporting, while managing the plant accounting staff, production accounting, and payroll. The Controller will prepare weekly forecasts of plant operating variances, set policies, establish guidelines, and lead the budgeting process. Collaboration with plant operations on continuous improvement activities to reduce total cost of operations is a key focus.

Responsibilities

• Manage cost accounting and financial analysis systems, ensuring accuracy in product costs, production costs, and manufacturing variances.
• Oversee formal and informal financial accounting and payroll systems, including payroll administration and internal controls.
• Provide direction for internal and external financial reporting and forecasting efforts.
• Supervise reporting and analysis of plant performance, production reporting, and inventory functions.
• Support new product development and cost reduction efforts through financial analysis and cost estimates.
• Maintain and develop business relationships with headquarters personnel, maintenance, operations, and engineering.
• Provide credible and thorough financial analysis to support plant operations and support LEAN and Safety initiatives.
• Lead the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Long Range Plan (LRP), and other performance projections.
• Develop and implement key controls for SOX compliance.
• Coordinate audits of company accounts and financial transactions to ensure compliance with state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; finance or accounting highly preferred. CMA, MBA and/or CPA would be a plus.
• 4+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment with an understanding of standard cost and variance reporting required; within a food manufacturing facility preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced PC skills (SAP, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).
• Knowledgeable in GAAP, Cost Accounting, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Payroll, and SOX.
• Understand the dynamics of procurement, production, and finished goods delivery, and how they impact profitability.
• Strong leadership and critical thinking skills.
• Must reside in the United States; sponsorship is not available.