Plant Controller - Hazelwood, MO

Cerelia Bakery USA • Hazelwood, MO

92d

About The Position

Cérélia's newly established Frozen Breakfast Business Unit is driving an ambitious growth strategy, backed by two manufacturing facilities: US Waffle in Liberty, SC, and Marson Foods in Hazelwood, MO. To effectively support the rapid scaling of operations at our state-of-the-art Hazelwood facility, Cérélia is seeking a dynamic and skilled Plant Controller to join our team in Hazelwood, MO. The Plant Controller will play a pivotal role in establishing and maintaining robust financial processes, internal controls, and analytical tools.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of public accounting or 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A) in Accounting or Finance is required.
• CPA or equivalent designation preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Plex and Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Guide financial decision-making by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing effective policies and procedures.
• Collect, interpret, and analyze financial data to provide insightful reporting with an emphasis on analytics.
• Continuously review, recommend, and implement improvements in financial systems and processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Assist with the preparation of comprehensive monthly and annual financial reports.
• Identify and reconcile financial discrepancies, analyzing account details to resolve issues proactively.
• Analyze financial information and summarize financial status.
• Advise and support managers with informed financial insights and guidance.
• Verify and accurately post transactions to journals, ledgers, and manage adjusting entries and related records.
• Assist with preparing detailed monthly reporting packages covering key aspects of P&L and Balance Sheet.
• Conduct regular balance sheet reconciliations with backup and thorough supporting analysis.
• Assist with the reconciliation of asset accounts (e.g., Bank, Accounts Receivable) and liability accounts (e.g., Accounts Payable, Accruals).
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger, including all intercompany and clearing accounts.
• Provide financial insights and ad-hoc reporting analyses as required.
• Support the external audit process and year-end financial requirements, closely collaborating with audit teams.
• Participate actively in transformation initiatives, including process improvements and ERP system implementations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Food Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree