Plant Controller

At Bel, we are not just a company—we are a company on a Mission, built on 160 years of bold innovation, family values, and a commitment to social purpose. With beloved brands like Babybel®, GoGo squeeZ®, The Laughing Cow®, and Boursin®, our snacking solutions bring more than joy; they want to serve as a force for good. Our U.S. Mission? To help close the critical 80% nutrition gap by making it easier for Americans to eat more fruits, veggies, and dairy as part of their daily lives.

The company has headquarters in Chicago and New York City and operates 4 manufacturing plants in Little Chute, WI; Brookings, SD; Traverse City, MI; and Nampa, ID. #IWorkForAllForGood

The Financial Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the plant operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and analysis. This role ensures the accuracy of financial data to inform strategic decision-making at the plant level. This role collaborates closely with plant management to monitor costs, achieve plant goals, support business results, and provide business insights.

Job Responsibilities & Tasks

• Responsible of all financial planning for the plant: budget, reforecast and business plan
• Lead internal audits

• Month/Year Closing
• Lead and manage the monthly and yearly financial closing activities to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Inventory Management
• Support inventory processes, participate to optimize stock levels and reduce costs.
• Forecasting
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts based on historical data and market trends.
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on forecast analysis.
• Operational Improvement
• Identify and implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs
• Planning & Budgeting
• Lead the financial planning and budgeting processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts and provide variance analysis.
• Keeps track of labor cost, utilities cost, variable costs and fixed costs in order to compare budget/actual data
• Financial Analysis/Reporting

• Produce monthly accurate, consistent and timely reporting. Analyzes variances, identifies trends and provides KPIs to factory managers and financial teams

• Prepare and present financial reports to stakeholders, ensuring compliance with IFRS, and other reporting standards
• Collaboration
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to achieve plant goals and support business results.
• Foster strong relationships with plant management, production teams, and other departments.
• Motivates and supervises Cost Accountant
• All other duties as assigned
  

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or a related field highly preferred
  
  

Experience

• Preferred minimum of 5 years of accounting/finance experience. Experience in a Food Manufacturing/Plant level highly preferred
  
  

Preferred Skills

• Proficiency in cost accounting principles and practices
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly in food production
• Expertise in financial planning and budgeting processes
• Strong skills in financial analysis and reporting
• Management/Supervisory experience
• Experience with ERP systems preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively both internally and externally
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong knowledge of and experience with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Power BI and Power Query a plus
  

Physical & Travel Requirements

• Must be able work in normal office conditions for a minimum of 8 hours per day
• Must be able to travel via airplane within the U.S. intermittently
• Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
  
  

Acknowledgement

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees assigned to this position. It does not encompass all duties and responsibilities that may be required. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks. All requirements are subject to change and may be modified to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Bel Brands is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Bel Brands also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also Bel Brand’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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