Plant Controller, Kirksville Plant

Kraft Heinz • Kirksville, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

This position will lead the management, reporting and planning of the plants financial and accounting activities. Responsibilities will include budgeting, financial analysis, managing the monthly close process, financial reporting and helping to drive plant productivity. In addition, the Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial records and safeguarding of assets ensuring a strong internal control environment in compliance with Kraft Heinz's policies, GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley.

Requirements

• B.S. in Business or Accounting/Finance
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, product costing, and systems
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Finance or Accounting Management
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills
• Orientation towards details and result driven; proactive and self-starter
• Extensive practical systems knowledge (SAP/Other Costing Systems, advanced Excel)
• Demonstrated Project and Change Management abilities

Nice To Haves

• Professional accounting designation CPA, CMA, CGA and/or MBA in Accounting/Finance would be an asset

Responsibilities

• Report and present the manufacturing operation's financial results, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner
• Manage month-end close process within SAP
• Reconcile Plant Balance Sheet accounts
• Manage & maintain plant financial team-site
• Provide cost forecasting and analysis, productivity pipeline accuracy and analysis
• Provide thought leadership and insight on achievement of plant key performance metrics with a strong focus on cost reduction and improved operating efficiencies
• Conduct self-assessment audits and manage all internal/external audits
• Build and maintain financial standards (financial BOMS)
• Identify and initiate process improvements
• Lead corporate initiatives within the plant.
• Support Business Unit Finance as required with respect to projects including capital appropriations, new product development, and plant utilization/capacity/asset management issues
• Provide financial support and tools to support the KHMS (Kraft Heinz Management Systems) teams
• Manage and develop direct reports

Benefits

• medical, dental and vision coverage
• 7% 401(k) matching
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• high discretionary bonus
• Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager