Controller - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Plant Financial Oversight & Reporting

• Own weekly and monthly P&L accuracy, including estimates, journal entries, and variance analysis
• Produce and review weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for plant leadership, executives, auditors, and bankers
• Review financial statements for completeness, accuracy, and reasonableness, including cash flow and income statements

Inventory, Production & Cost Accounting

• Oversee inventory, raw materials, WIP, production, shipping/sales accuracy, and reconciliation between plant floor activity and financial reporting
• Interpret and support accounting and inventory cycles and process flows across multiple business transactions
• Analyze yield, margins, and production costs; support cost models and profitability analysis

Month-End Close, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Play a key role in annual budgeting and ongoing forecasts
• Ensure all accounting deadlines are met and reporting is prepared accurately and on time for corporate leadership

Business Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Research, track, and resolve accounting discrepancies and documentation issues
• Provide financial insights and recommendations based on income statement analysis and performance trends
• Partner cross-functionally to improve systems, processes, productivity, and cost efficiencies

Leadership & Communication

• Serve as a financial voice within the Plant Management Team
• Present financial results and recommendations to plant and corporate leadership, including navigating complex or sensitive topics
• Collaborate proactively with operations, supply chain, and corporate accounting teams

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Controller (or equivalent) within a large-scale manufacturing environment (300M+ revenue preferred)
• Food manufacturing experience required; protein industry experience strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Experience working with recognized accounting software; Sage 500 ERP strongly preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Solid understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory control, and financial reporting

Core Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills across complex, multi-disciplinary issues
• Comfortable presenting financial data and influencing decision-making at multiple levels
• Ability to improve existing systems and implement new processes with meaningful impact
• Confident, proactive communicator with the ability to operate on the plant floor