Finance Controller

Northern Gold Foods • Eugene, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We're seeking a CPA Finance Controller to join the leadership team at our facility in Junction City just north of the airport in Eugene, Oregon. You will be the financial backbone of the plant, bridging the gap between the ledger and production floor. Your role involves close collaboration with plant operations, managing inventory accuracy, and leading teams in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cost accounting. Join us to enhance our financial processes and support our commitment to excellence in manufacturing.

You will be an integral part of our team, collaborating closely and working hands-on with others in roles such as Inventory Control, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Order Entry, as well as plant operations staff. Join us to foster a culture of partnership and excellence between finance and production, enhancing our overall operational efficiency.

You're a strategic CPA who isn't afraid to get on the plant floor. You enjoy the 'puzzle' of inventory in a FIFO environment and thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights for the leadership team.

Requirements

• CPA
• A minimum of 8-10 years of broad-based industry accounting experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to explain financial 'whys' to non-financial operations staff.

Nice To Haves

• Food processing or manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all plant accounting functions, ensuring execution follows corporate policies.
• Manage the General Ledger and all sub-ledgers, including fixed assets, inventory, receivables, and accruals.
• Work closely with Inventory and Production to master Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures.
• Drive plant efficiency by analyzing monthly plant yields, efficiency reporting, and other critical performance metrics.
• Lead the monthly financial close and reporting cycle.
• Reconcile trial balance accounts and play a key role in the annual budget preparation process.
• Provide guidance and oversight to the Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, and Inventory teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accuracy.
• Execute the tracking and reporting of capital projects, supporting corporate fixed asset accounting.

Benefits

• Northern Gold Foods offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical; dental; vision; disability and life insurance.
• We offer a 401k plan with a generous employer match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees