Plant Controller

Tasty Brands LLC•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

Tasty Brands is a well-established, fast-growing national company focused on providing great-tasting, nutritious food for K12 school foodservice customers and private brands of selected retailers. With a focus on collaboration, best practices, and continuous improvement, we are looking for people who want to join us for a long career and be part of a great success story. Our most successful people are self-starters, collaborate well with others, see the big picture, and like to win. We have an outstanding team of motivated professionals who work well together in a fun and team-spirited atmosphere. Our mission is driven by our core values – urgency, accountability, proactivity, teamwork, and integrity. We're looking for the next “great fit” to join our growing team! Position Summary: The Senior Plant Controller is a key member of the plant leadership team, overseeing all plant financial activities. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of plant financials, provides cost visibility, and supports strategic decision-making through detailed cost, labor, and inventory analyses. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of leading cross-functional financial initiatives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (MBA or CPA preferred)
10+ years of experience in manufacturing finance, with at least 3 years in a plant controller or similar role
Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and manufacturing processes
Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Excel
Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central is a plus
Experience in lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives
Exposure to standard costing, job order costing, or process costing environments
Familiarity with SOX compliance and internal controls

Responsibilities

Lead month-end and year-end closing activities for plant operations
Prepare and analyze monthly plant financial statements and variance reports
Forecast and manage plant budgets and projections, including cost improvement targets
Partner with operations leadership to drive financial performance and accountability
Analyze plant and SKU-level profitability, margin trends, and operational KPIs to support pricing and investment decisions.
Oversee physical inventory counts and cycle counts; ensure inventory accuracy
Analyze and reconcile inventory variances, including raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
Implement internal controls and best practices to improve inventory management
Oversee cost development, absorption costing, and analysis of variances (labor, material, and overhead).
Maintain the cost system and update the bill of materials and routings as needed
Analyze product margins and recommend pricing or cost-saving actions
Monitor material, labor, and overhead cost variances and perform root cause analysis
Conduct labor efficiency and productivity analysis; support direct/indirect labor tracking
Provide detailed cost analysis for production, logistics, and support departments
Identify trends and opportunities for operational efficiency and cost reduction
Act as the financial liaison between plant operations and corporate finance
Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to improve cost control, scrap reduction, and throughput reporting.
Develop financial acumen across the plant leadership team
Support internal and external audits as required