Controller

Flowers Foods•Crossville, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery – it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Three (3) to five (5) years of accounting, audit, or relevant work experience with two (2) years serving as an Assistant Controller or a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager or equivalent role
Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe is required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting a plus
SAP (ECC or S/4) and BlackLine application experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversees and advises the General Manager and Regional Controller on all matters concerning accounting and internal control procedures.
Assists the General Manager and other department heads in preparing the operating budget, capital budget, projections, proformas, as well as completes the weekly profit/loss statement in compliance with GAAP accounting.
Coordinates efforts of Plant Finance accounting requirements with local departments.
Assigns, directs, and monitors the efforts and activities (including training and cross-training) of local Plant Finance personnel
Responsible for the preparation, completion, and accuracy of weekly income statements
Responsible for maintaining periodic reporting (corporate and local)
Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of period, quarter, and year end accounting closing process
Analyzes balance sheet & general ledger accounts and prepares associated quarterly & annual schedules
Responsible for executing product costing for new items, updating changes, and quarter-ly costing runs
Responsible for the preparation of the annual financial planning process including operating and capital budgets
Responsible for the preparation of personal property tax and business license filings
Responsible for oversight of all cash and bank accounts in conjunction with Record to Report and Shared Services responsibilities
Ensures that all receivables are properly stated and monitor for timely follow up, in-cluding collection efforts in partnership with our SSC A/R and Collections teams
Ensures that all inventories are safeguarded and stated correctly
Create and/or analyze various financial reports including proformas and fluxes
Maintains plant records in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls
Adheres to controllership policies as directed by Regional Controller and VP of Plant Finance
Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Internal Audit requirements, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc.)
Maintains cleanliness of work area
Ensures employee compliance with work rules
Makes recommendations on disciplinary action and otherwise participates in the disciplinary action process as necessary
Performs other duties as directed by the Regional Controller and VP of Plant Finance