Plant Controller - Leading Food Manufacturer (Relocation Available)
We are a leading Midwest recruiting firm partnering with a manufacturer to find a Plant Controller for their facility. This key role offers significant impact on plant financial leadership.
Advance your career as a critical member of the plant leadership team, influencing operational decisions and contributing to success. Manage comprehensive financial functions and partner on strategic projects for tangible impact.
Work Environment:
Join a collaborative, continuous improvement-focused culture. This role reports to the Senior Director of Finance and utilizes tools like JDE Edwards or SAP.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee cost and general accounting (payroll, fixed assets, AP).
- Manage management information activities.
- Monitor SOX controls and report changes.
- Coordinate annual forecasts and budgets.
- Provide cost, variance, and forecast analysis.
- Develop and maintain financial systems for tracking and control.
- Maintain and update standard product costs.
- Partner on plant productivity projects.
- Develop new item standard costs in JDE.
- Conduct feasibility and operational studies.
- Manage capital spending projects.
- Review and approve plant A/P.
- Support the Plant Manager with financial analysis.
- Manage one direct report (AP/Payroll).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (MBA/CMA preferred).
- 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
- 3+ years of Controllership in a manufacturing setting (required).
- Public company experience (strong plus).
- JDE Edwards or SAP experience (preferred).
- 3+ years supervisory experience.
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of non-financial systems.
- Computer proficiency and strong budgetary/interpersonal skills.