Director of Finance, Consumer Products

Maola Local Dairies•Herndon, VA

1d•$175,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Finance, Consumer Products (CP) directly manages the accounting and finance functions to support CP Sales and Marketing. This role will provide the Executive Vice President of Growth & Brand and her team with accurate, timely and meaningful information to guide continuous improvement. This individual in this role must demonstrate the company's core values and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position serves as the primary financial business partner to the Executive VP of Growth & Brand.

Requirements

At least Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance. Higher level degree preferred.
At least 10 years of experience working in a fast-paced, rapidly changing and dynamic manufacturing and/or corporate environment.
At least 1 year of experience in month-end closing process.
At least 1 year of experience with process manufacturing.
At least 1 year of experience with standard costing methodology required.
At least 5 years of experience with Microsoft Office Applications and ERP Accounting software, SAP preferred.
Communicate clearly and effectively through multiple channels – oral, written, visual, and non-verbal – ensuring our messages are understood and delivered appropriately, whether in-person or digitally.
Take responsibility for actions and anticipate challenges before they arise.
Solve problems both within and outside of departments, proactively addressing issues as they occur.
Prioritize understanding and meeting both internal and external customer needs.
Ensure high levels of satisfaction and loyalty by anticipating customer requirements and striving for exceptional service.
Proactive in identifying opportunities and addressing potential threats.
Act independently and decisively, rather than waiting for situations to demand action.
Possess the ability to identify and address complex issues with minimal guidance.
Skilled at analyzing challenges and finding practical, effective solutions.
Take responsibility for deliverables while also supporting others to ensure that collective goals are met.
Able to work harmoniously with others toward a common goal, recognizing and valuing each person’s contributions, is fundamental to successful collaboration.

Nice To Haves

Higher level degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly pricing activities by understanding the change in costs from month to month (movers, ingredients, cola, etc.) and the impact of Federal Order, Virginia Commission and The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board premiums and costs.
Coordinate pricing activities with the internal team, including input into internal and external systems and provide pricing emails to customers.
Work with sales to establish budgets by sku, month and plant. Develop meaningful bridges of budgeted results to actual results. Prepare board slides and presentations as needed.
Provide analysis on new business opportunities, customer bids, school bids and potential co-packing agreements.
Other duties as assigned.