Plant Controller, Kirksville Plant

The Kraft Heinz Company•Kirksville, MO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Controller position leads 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 ensures the integrity of financial records and safeguarding of assets, 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 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 coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
7% 401(k) matching
Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
High discretionary bonus
Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.
Affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future
Events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle
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