Regional Controller

Oil-Dri Corporation of America•Ripley, MS

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This position oversees the accounting and finance functions for our manufacturing locations in the Central Region (Blue Mountain, MS - Ripley, MS - and Mounds, IL). This teammate ensures accounting and controls processes are maintained in accordance with GAAP, facilitates SOX compliance, and ensures company accounting procedures are followed. This position also partners with the local Plant Managers to provide daily KPIs reporting, cost analysis and assist in forecasting and planning for each facility. This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
5-8 years of accounting experience in manufacturing
Minimum 3 years experience as a supervisor or manager
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial close processes, and internal controls.
Strong understanding of cost accounting and manufacturing finance
Proficiency with Excel and ERP reporting tools
Experience in inventory controls and budgeting processes
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across technical and business teams.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred
Experience in SOX-compliant organization preferred
JD Edwards experience preferred

Responsibilities

Maintains capital expenditure records, prepares monthly reports, and closes projects in accordance with GAAP, as monitored by Corporate
Provide accounting oversight for the 3 plants in the region, including reviewing plant and accounting procedures and suggesting improvements
Lead month-end and year-end closing processes; prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations for the plants.
Prepare and analyze monthly plant financial statements; monitor plant spending and identify cost-saving opportunities
Assist in analyzing manufacturing variances including labor, material, and overhead
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls
Develop an understanding of Oil-Dri costing to assist management in explaining product costs and in identifying financial opportunities.
Partner with plant managers to develop annual budgets and periodic forecasts; track actual performance against budget and explain variances
Monitor KPIs and assist management in process improvements
Support capital expenditure planning and ROI analysis
Maintain strong internal controls and safeguard company assets
Coordinate audits and support regulatory reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with SOX, GAAP, and company financial procedures where applicable
Supervise accounting staff and finance personnel; Train and mentor team members
Foster collaboration between finance and operations teams