Plant Controller, Jacksonville Plant

Kraft Heinz - Jacksonville, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Jacksonville, FL

Food Manufacturing

About the position

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus. Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees. We are seeking to fill the Plant Controller position in our Jacksonville, FL plant. This position will lead the management, reporting and planning of the plant's financial and accounting activities. Responsibilities will include budgeting, financial analysis, managing the monthly close process, financial reporting and helping to drive plant efficiency. In addition, the Controller is responsible for ensuring the integrity of the financial records and safeguarding of assets ensuring an 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 into the Plant Manager. This role will report and present the manufacturing operation's financial results, risks, and opportunities to key partners in a timely and accurate manner. Responsibilities include running the month-end close process within SAP, reconciling Plant Balance Sheet accounts, leading and maintaining the plant financial team-site, providing cost forecasting and analysis, and conducting self-assessment audits. The Controller will also build and maintain financial standards, identify and initiate operational improvements, and manage and develop one direct report.

Responsibilities

• Lead the management, reporting, and planning of the plant's financial and accounting activities.
• Run the month-end close process within SAP.
• Reconcile Plant Balance Sheet accounts.
• Lead and maintain the 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 measurements with a strong focus on cost reduction and improved operating efficiencies.
• Conduct self-assessment audits and handle all internal/external audits.
• Build and maintain financial standards (financial BOMS).
• Identify and initiate operational improvements.
• Lead corporate initiatives within the plant.
• Support Business Unit Finance with respect to projects including capital appropriations, new product development, and plant utilization/capacity/asset management issues.
• Provide financial support and tools for the Lean Six Sigma Teams.
• Manage and develop 1 direct report.

Requirements

• B.S. in Business or Accounting/Finance.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, product costing, and systems.
• 6+ years of proven experience in Finance or Accounting Management.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and interpersonal 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• 7% 401(k) matching
• High discretionary bonus
• Access to Business Resource Groups (BRGs) for diversity and inclusion support