Job Details

A well-established food processor is seeking a Plant Controller that will play a key role in managing the financial operations of the company, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, production cost accounting and analysis, and standard costs. This role is responsible for driving financial analytics that help reduce costs and achieve productivity. This position will work closely with Operations Managers, the Corporate Controller, the CFO and other senior management to support strategic financial planning and decision-making.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and financial reporting for the plant, as well as monitoring and analyzing financial performance.
• Manage the cost accounting function, ensuring accurate product costing, variance analysis, and margin analysis.
• Manage month-end and quarter-end closing processes, including the review of cost-related journal entries, reconciliation of general ledger accounts and preparation of financial statements.
• Develop and maintain standard costing models for raw materials, labor, and overhead.
• Analyze production costs and recommend cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
• Coordinate and guide with the production and operations teams to support continuous improvement initiatives and efficiency projects.
• Prepare and present cost reports to senior management, highlighting key variances and trends with commentary and action plans.
• Prepare and present daily KPI metrics and trends and present performance analysis of labor and material usage variances.
• Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for manufacturing costs.
• Manage inventory valuation processes, including cycle counts, physical inventory, and reconciliation.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies in all cost accounting practices.
• Collaborate with the corporate accounting team on financial close processes and external audits.
• Identify best practices within the role and strive to improve processes and efficiency.
• Foster a collaborative and innovative team culture that encourages knowledge sharing and professional development.

COMPETITIVE SALARY (DOE), BONUS, FULL BENEFITS, 401K, RELOCATION WITHIN CA ONLY, and more.

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Recommended minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience in a midsize food manufacturing company or division of a corporation.
• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, or similar field required.
• Proficient in excel modeling and analytics.
• Proficient with ERP systems.
• Strong understanding of profit & loss statement, general ledger, standard costing, and cost accounting.

Please contact Tami Lister, ...@producecareers.com

Compensation: $150,000 - $180,000 DOE

Position Contact:
Tami Lister