Regional Controller

Role Overview

This position oversees the accounting and finance functions for our manufacturing locations in the Central Region (Blue Mountain, MS - Ripley, MS - and Mounds, IL). This teammate ensures accounting and controls processes are maintained in accordance with GAAP, facilitates SOX compliance, and ensures company accounting procedures are followed. This position also partners with the local Plant Managers to provide daily KPIs reporting, cost analysis and assist in forecasting and planning for each facility. This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains capital expenditure records, prepares monthly reports, and closes projects in accordance with GAAP, as monitored by Corporate
• Provides accounting oversight for the 3 plants in the region, including reviewing plant and accounting procedures and suggesting improvements
• Leads month-end and year-end closing processes; prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for the plants
• Prepares and analyzes monthly plant financial statements; monitors plant spending and identifies cost-saving opportunities
• Ensures compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls
• Develops an understanding of Oil-Dri costing to assist management in explaining product costs and in identifying financial opportunities
• Pairs with plant managers to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts; tracks actual performance against budget and explains variances
• Monitors KPIs and assists management in process improvements
• Supports capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis
• Maintains strong internal controls and safeguards company assets
• Collaborates with audit teams and supports regulatory reporting requirements
• Ensures compliance with SOX, GAAP, and company financial procedures where applicable
• Supervises accounting staff and finance personnel; trains and mentors team members
• Fosters collaboration between finance and operations teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA preferred
• 5-8 years of accounting experience in manufacturing
• Minimum 3 years experience as a supervisor or manager

Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial close processes, and internal controls
• Experience in SOX-compliant organization preferred
• Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP reporting tools (JD Edwards experience preferred)
• Experience in inventory controls and budgeting processes
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Must be able to walk through the processing, packaging, warehouse, and supply areas for monthly inventory
• Not uncommon to sit for long periods of time
• Work with a computer entire day
• Safety PPE required when working during inventory and walkthrough includes steel toe shoes and gloves, earplugs and/or respiratory masks

About Us

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading manufacturer and supplier of specialty sorbent products for consumer and business-to-business markets that has been voted as a Top 100 workplaces in the Chicago Tribune. Oil-Dri’s products are sold in the pet care, animal health, fluids purification, agricultural, sports field, industrial and automotive markets. Oil-Dri controls millions of tons of specialty mineral reserves, including calcium bentonite, attapulgite, and diatomaceous shale. The company’s mines and manufacturing facilities are located in Georgia, Mississippi, Illinois, and California. Oil-Dri is a family-controlled and operated organization that emphasizes honesty, integrity, and accountability. The company is dedicated to fulfilling its mission to Create Value From Sorbent Minerals. Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.