Plant Controller

Agropur

79d • $97,700 - $122,100

About The Position

We are looking for a Plant Controller in Le Sueur, MN. The Plant 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. 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).

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• 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

• Lead the on-site financial operations for the plant.
• Support head office accounting teams.
• Provide production and financial analysis/reporting.
• Assist with profit maximization initiatives.
• Prepare budgeting and results analysis for the plant.
• Ensure accurate production data collection and reporting.
• Provide standard production analysis/reports to Plant Management.
• 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.
• Explain and report operating expense variations.
• Build and maintain profitability file for capex projects.
• Conduct process improvement tracking and reporting.
• Provide economical project justifications.
• 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.
• Provide monthly and YTD results analysis.
• Provide financial analysis support for the custom drying operation.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance.
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions.
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off.
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Advancement Opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees