Director, Operations Finance

About the position

The Krusteaz Company is looking for a Director, Operations Finance! This position will have a leadership role on both the Finance & Accounting and The Krusteaz Company Operations teams. The position will be responsible for providing management and leadership of all financial planning, analysis, and accounting support related to the Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Distribution functions within KCO as well as responsibility for all product costing and inventory for the company. The position requires an individual who is well-versed in the use of financial analysis tools and techniques, product costing, and plant accounting. Because of the knowledge and skill level required for the position, team members in the position are expected to provide leadership both within Finance and Accounting as well as cross-functionally within KCO. This position will be responsible for managing finance professionals and managers in support of KCO operations. The principal objective of the position is to help ensure that the resources of the company are used effectively and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership within the Finance and Accounting team in supporting KCO's operations.
• Provide financial leadership within the KCO Operations team.
• Ensure KCO Operations has a full understanding of their financial and operational performance and provides leadership and insights to improve performance.
• Provides financial leadership and performance insight as well as continuous improvement in the areas of plant operations, procurement, co-manufacture, and distribution.
• Operations Capital Acquisition Request and Capital Planning.
• Supply Strategic Planning, Budgeting, and Integrated Business Planning.
• Inventory management and reporting and valuation.
• Product Costs: both setting of standard costs and methodology as well as estimating new product costs in support of innovation.
• Month End and Year End operations accounting activities and audit.
• Lead the finance operations team and ensure the team is meeting goals and developing skills and capabilities to meet the needs of the enterprise.

Requirements

• Creative and flexible with the ability to take a leadership role.
• Skilled at leading teams, projects, and processes.
• Advanced skills in financial planning and analysis techniques and their application.
• Strong computer skills: including Excel, MS-Word, MS-Access, Oracle Hyperion Essbase, ERP Systems.
• Knowledgeable about KCO and its industry.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Able to communicate complex ideas in a way that is easy to understand.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(K) matching.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation.
• 10 paid holidays.
• 1 paid personal holiday.
• Company provided life insurance and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account.
• Healthcare saving account.
• Voluntary accident insurance.
• Voluntary critical illness insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.