Lyman Orchards, founded in 1741, is one of the oldest continuously operating family owned companies in the United States. Besides our orchards, golf, retail and agri-tainment activities in Middlefield, CT, we have 2 wholesale bakery facilities located in New Haven, CT that produce our award winning pies. Due to the growth of our pie business we are looking to bring on a new position of Plant Controller to oversee the financial side of the operations and support our production team.

Plant Controller

Description

We are seeking an accomplished and proactive individual to take on the role of Plant Controller at our New Haven wholesale bakery operation. In this critical position, you will be responsible for driving financial insights, cost control, and operational efficiency across our manufacturing operations. By overseeing key accounting functions and partnering with our production team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial success of our operations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Lead the charge in cost accounting and financial oversight for Plant Operations. Be the go-to finance and accounting contact, guiding decision-making through insightful data analysis and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Budget Leader: Take the lead in the annual budget process for the plant, leveraging your expertise to shape realistic financial projections that drive performance excellence.
• Operational Insights: Prepare and dissect monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other critical financial metrics for the plant. Through your analytical prowess, provide actionable insights that drive operational efficiencies.
• Month-End Expertise: Manage crucial month-end closing tasks, including inventory and other operation-related accounts. Present monthly financial statements and operational reports that provide a clear snapshot of plant performance.
• Process Optimization: Ensure accurate standard costing and the maintenance of the operation’s bill of materials and routing processes. Analyze standard versus actual production variances, driving continuous improvement.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Regularly provide well-structured analytical information and schedules to plant management and other functional department heads. Serve as a valued financial partner in driving informed decision-making.
• Business Growth Analysis: Develop cost/projection analyses for new and existing business opportunities, contributing to effective pricing strategies and maintaining profitability.
• Financial Stewardship: Manage Fixed Assets and Capital Expense Request processes, ensuring prudent financial management and alignment with corporate goals.
• Compliance Assurance: Maintain a vigilant eye on procedures and internal controls to ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, safeguarding the integrity of financial operations.
• Inventory Expertise: Work with inventory control manager on annual physical inventory counts and the plant’s cycle counting program, to ensure accuracy in our inventory valuation.
• Adaptive Responsiveness: Tackle additional duties as assigned with a proactive and adaptable approach.

Qualifiactions

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, coupled with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Detail-Driven: Strong attention to detail with a proven background in budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Tech Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, lookups, conditional formatting, etc.), Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word.
• ERP Proficiency: Experience with ERP systems (we use Netsuite)
• Effective Communication: Exceptional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Analytical Acumen: Adept at account analysis and reconciliation preparation.

Benefits

These are a few of the benefits we offer to support you and your family’s well-being:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and company subsidized STD and LTD
• Paid vacation and sick time
• 401(k) savings plan with 4% immediately vesting company match

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $117,239.00 - $122,651.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) 4% Match
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Performance bonus

Experience:

• GAAP: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Haven, CT 06511 (Required)

Work Location: In person