Controller

Jack Link's Protein Snacks•Underwood, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Controller role plays a critical role in managing all the financial aspects related to the supply chain operations here at Link Snacks. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining financial models to track and forecast supply chain costs and associated expenses for warehousing, transportation (inbound and outbound), 3rd party providers, and associated repacking operations. This role ensures accurate inventory levels, analyzes key performance metrics, and partners with site leadership to maximize workflow efficiencies. Additionally, the Distribution Finance Controller manages SG&A expenses for Procurement, Logistics, and Customer Service, oversees financial reporting, annual operating plan development, compliance, cost control, network and financial analysis. As a member of the supply chain management team, this role also plans, organizes, directs, and leads the Distribution Center to support staff located in Underwood and Laurens, IA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related degree program or equivalent
Minimum 5 years of related professional CPG finance experience
3 years leadership experience managing a team of accountants, financial analysts or similar
Strong knowledge of Distribution Center and supply chain operations is required preferably in the CPG space.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
Advanced analytical skills and ability to analyze financial data, make informed decisions, and communicate
Experience of using an ERP (ideally SAP) to control supply chain financials
Attention to detail; ensure accuracy in financial reporting and compliance
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong knowledge of Transportation Financials and Fuel impacts

Nice To Haves

Prior cost accounting experience, either in a retail, food, grocery or consumer goods organization
Demonstrated experience working with TMS (Transportation Management System) or similar
Demonstrated experience working with SAP
CPA license
Prior business management experience
Advanced knowledge of warehouse operations, modern warehouse procedures or warehouse management systems

Responsibilities

Lead, coach, engage and professionally develop two direct and five indirect team members with a focus on developing functional, interpersonal, and leadership skills
Direct and manage reporting metrics, tracking models and analysis (e.g., volume mix impact)
Handle period-end journal entries (JE’s), financial roll-up, prepare decks, and participate in Operations results meetings
Manage cost accounting and analysis, conduct labor analysis and review, update Bills of Materials (BOM) and routing, and provide project support as needed.
Conduct labor analysis and review and provide project support.
Oversee and analyze capital expenditures, providing necessary support.
Manage SG&A expenses for Customer Service, Logistics, and Procurement.
Contribute to pipeline ideation, financial validation, and reporting to drive continuous improvement
Oversee the implementation of financial software and systems to streamline distribution processes
Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary