Controller

• Direct the finance operations of the plant, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, and inventory management, while leading a team of four direct reports
• Implement and maintain rigorous inventory controls tailored to the needs of a manufacturing environment, with a preference for food production experience
• Analyze financial data to ensure accurate reporting, promptly addressing discrepancies and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and production leaders, to align financial processes with continuous improvement efforts
• Quickly adapt to and optimize existing systems in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment
• Mentor and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering growth and excellence
• Identify and resolve issues related to financial reporting, controls, systems, and processes to enhance operational efficiency
• Manage month-end close routines and financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate completion
• Drive process improvement initiatives to strengthen financial controls and reporting mechanisms
• Support audits and ensure compliance with organizational and external standards

• Active CPA license is required
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a controller in a manufacturing environment, including comprehensive inventory management responsibilities
• Proven experience in large-scale plant accounting, ideally in a 24/7 or high-output production operation
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguity
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, with demonstrated expertise in accounting processes
• Ability to adapt quickly to complex and evolving environments, providing immediate value
• Exceptional collaboration skills, with a track record of building effective relationships across all levels of an organization

Experience in the food manufacturing industry is highly desirable

• 8 paid holidays
• PTO- 120 hours
• 401K with 6% match
• health insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• life insurance
• disability insurance