Operational controller

Agropur

3d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an Operational Controller in Le Sueur, MN. The Operational Controller is responsible to lead the on-site financial operations for the plant and support head office accounting teams. This position provides production and financial analysis/reporting as well as assisting with profit maximization initiatives. This position also prepares budgeting and results analysis for the plant.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
Minimum five (5) years of general professional business experience required.
Minimum three (3) years of related experience within food processing preferred.
Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence system preferred.
Knowledge of cost accounting principles, practices and techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensure accurate production data collection and reporting.
Provide standard production analysis/reports and other analysis/reports to Plant Management as requested.
Attend plant team meetings as appropriate.
Ensure accurate accounting data generation.
Review accounts payable invoices and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and completeness.
Oversee period close including journal entries, reconciliations and inventory tie-outs (raw materials, finished goods, supplies).
Explain and report operating expense variations providing information to Plant Management and Financial Management Teams.
Build and maintain profitability file for capex projects.
Conduct process improvement tracking and reporting.
Provide economical project justifications relaying information to Plant Management and Financial Management Teams.
Validate the execution and savings calculations of Global Strategies Sourcing (GSS) projects.
Participate in the process to downgrade product and assign proper value.
Prepare annual budget for the plant working with Plant Operations Management team.
Provide monthly and YTD results analysis.
Provide financial analysis support for the custom drying operation. (Le Sueur only).