Plant Controller, Fremont OH Plant
About The Position
The Plant Controller position in the Fremont Plant will lead the management, reporting, and planning of the plant's financial and accounting activities. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial analysis, managing the monthly close process, financial reporting, and driving plant productivity. The Controller is also responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial records, safeguarding assets, and maintaining a strong internal control environment in compliance with Kraft Heinz's policies, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley. This position reports to the Associate Director of Manufacturing Finance and indirectly to the Plant Manager.
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 into the 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 coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 7% 401(k) matching
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
- Industry-leading total rewards package
- High discretionary bonus
- Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
- Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.
- Paid Time Off
- Company Holidays
- Leave of Absence
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Recognition
- Training
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellbeing Programs
- Family Support Programs
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
- Disability Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
