Plant Controller

Grecian Delight | Kronos•Glendale Heights, IL

1d•$120,000 - $145,000•Onsite

About The Position

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean. We are seeking a Plant Controller at our Glendale Heights facility reporting to our Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. As our Plant Controller you will be responsible for working closely with the Operations leadership team to ensure operating efficiency and achievement of key performance indicators that drive plant performance and profitability. This role is a key business partner to our leadership team and, as such, broad business acumen and operational experience is required. This individual is also responsible for the accuracy of the manufacturing facility’s financial statements and preparation of related reporting.

Requirements

BA / BS in Accounting or related field
5 years’ experience in a plant financial position
Proven experience in driving process improvement
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
Excellent project management abilities, capable of prioritizing and handling multiple projects simultaneously, under tight time constraints and within budget parameters
Well-developed written and oral presentation skills
Ability to coach and communicate with non-accounting professionals
Ability to collaborate and influence cross-functionally
Energized by fast paced environment
Great relationship management abilities
MS Office and ERP system proficiency required. IFS experience preferred

Responsibilities

Forecast manufacturing facility financial results monthly
Lead annual budgeting process and related ongoing variance analysis
Design and implement KPI dashboards; perform monthly variance analysis
Prepare and lead monthly presentations of financial results to Corporate Leadership
Prepare ROI analyses associated with material capital spending requests
Design and implement internal controls and procedures related to inventory management and operational activities. Oversee and maintain the cycle counting program
Work with plant leadership team to identify and drive opportunities that will fuel plant growth, efficiency, and profitability
Work with managers in understanding, interpreting, and optimizing departmental P&Ls
Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed
Lead corporate financial audits at the site level
Lead end of year inventory and external auditor engagements
Lead tax abatement efforts for capital projects
Track and maintain tax deductible plant activities, for example R&D and plant trial activities
Interpret contracts and terms and conditions to reduce exposure and risk