Plant Controller

Agropur • Le Sueur, MN

78d • $97,700 - $122,100

About The Position

We are looking for a Plant Controller in Le Sueur, MN. The Plant Controller is responsible to lead the on-site financial operations for the plant and support head office accounting teams. This position provides production and financial analysis/reporting as well as assisting with profit maximization initiatives. This position also prepares budgeting and results analysis for the plant.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.
• Minimum five (5) years of general professional business experience required.
• Minimum three (3) years of related experience within food processing preferred.
• Experience with ERP and Business Intelligence system preferred.
• Knowledge of cost accounting principles, practices and techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate production data collection and reporting.
• Provide standard production analysis/reports and other analysis/reports to Plant Management as requested.
• Attend plant team meetings as appropriate.
• Ensure accurate accounting data generation.
• Review accounts payable invoices and accounts receivable transactions for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee period close including journal entries, reconciliations and inventory tie-outs (raw materials, finished goods, supplies).
• Explain and report operating expense variations providing information to Plant Management and Financial Management Teams.
• Build and maintain profitability file for capex projects.
• Conduct process improvement tracking and reporting.
• Provide economical project justifications relaying information to Plant Management and Financial Management Teams.
• Validate the execution and savings calculations of Global Strategies Sourcing (GSS) projects.
• Participate in the process to downgrade product and assign proper value.
• Prepare annual budget for the plant working with Plant Operations Management team.
• Provide monthly and YTD results analysis.
• Provide financial analysis support for the custom drying operation. (Le Sueur only)

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 7% company contributions
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees