Plant Controller

Schreiber Foods - West Bend, WI

Full-time - Mid Level

West Bend, WI

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Plant Controller will lead the plant finance team at Schreiber Foods, fostering a culture of inclusion, empowerment, and personal growth. This role involves engaging with the leadership team to understand financial results, driving action, influencing decisions, and simplifying financial processes. The Plant Controller will ensure the integrity of financial reporting through strong internal controls and appropriate measurements, while also overseeing budgeting and spending processes.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate as a member of the plant leadership team to create a culture of growth and impact.
• Improve the performance of the plant finance team and seek opportunities for team development.
• Provide financial and operational measurement and analyses to local and corporate leaders.
• Identify opportunities for performance improvement and provide business insights.
• Communicate results to plant partners, ensuring understanding of their impact on results.
• Establish systems and processes for data collection required for financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly close activities and ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP.
• Maintain accurate product costs and provide cost estimates for new products.
• Lead the plant's financial and capital budgeting processes.
• Maintain a strong system of internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure integrity of reporting.
• Assist with projects and process improvements impacting other plants or areas.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years in Financial Leadership of Cross Functional Teams.
• Ability to lead a large team of indirect reports.
• Ability to influence the organization to follow improvement plans and business plans.
• Knowledge and use of database and spreadsheet applications.

Benefits

• $10,000 relocation bonus for qualifying relocations.
• 8% 401(k) match into the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Company contribution of about 10% of earnings toward retirement annually.
• Opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year based on company goals.
• Up to $1,200 for health savings account annually.
• Reimbursement for fitness membership, equipment, or classes.
• Tuition reimbursement for further education.
• Access to medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision benefits starting day one.
• Onsite nurse and mental health counselor available.
• Partners Helping Partners program for additional support.