Plant Controller

Who We Are

Are you looking for a role in a company built on Honesty, Innovation, and Doing the Right Thing? Grain Millers has been committed to quality, sustainability, and innovation in the food processing industry for over 40 years! Grain Millers specializes in milling corn, and other grains into premium ingredients for top food manufacturers. With a focus on sustainable farming and responsible sourcing, we build strong partnerships with our customers, delivering high-quality products that contribute to a healthier world.

Why We Need You

Our operations rely on financial accuracy, strong internal controls, and seamless administrative support to keep production running smoothly and safely. We need a Plant Controller who can own the financial and accounting responsibilities for the business unit while supporting plant operations across quality, food safety, compliance, and administrative functions. Your leadership will ensure we uphold our commitment to integrity, regulatory compliance, efficiency, and the principle: "Do the Right Thing, Always."

Who You'll Be Working With

Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, you will work closely with him and the Division President, providing essential financial insights and management reporting to guide decision‑making. You'll collaborate daily with plant leadership, commercial and operational teams, quality assurance, and administrative staff. You'll also serve as a key liaison to financial auditors, the corporate finance group, and local ERP/system upgrade teams, ensuring alignment across departments and locations.

Who You Are

You are a seasoned accounting or finance professional who thrives in a hands‑on operational environment. You bring strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting, and the ability to manage complex workflows with accuracy and consistency. You communicate clearly, lead with integrity, stay calm under pressure, and support others with a collaborative, solutions‑oriented mindset. You're the type of leader who builds trust, adapts quickly, and brings a proactive, detail‑driven approach to everything you do.

• Lead and execute all financial accounting, reporting, and monthly close activities for the plant.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and internal management reporting.
• Supervise accounts payable, invoicing, accounts receivable, and banking processes.
• Track capital project spending and cost fixed assets in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Maintain plant‑level tax compliance (sales/use and property tax) and provide information for federal/state corporate income tax cycles.
• Support administrative functions for quality assurance, food safety, regulatory compliance, and food defense.
• Provide financial analysis to the President and Plant Manager and support annual financial audits.
• Oversee local ERP usage, support system upgrades, and maintain accurate tracking of grain receiving, yields, and finished‑goods inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Professional accounting certification (CPA or CA), active or inactive.
• Previous professional accounting experience; 10 years in senior‑level finance or accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting principles, and financial project accounting.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software and MS Excel.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to lead small teams.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing/plant environment, including physical activity and availability for after‑hours or on‑call needs.

Why Join Our Team

Join a company with a rich history and an exciting future, where you'll lead a dedicated team in a collaborative and supportive environment. This is your chance to make a significant impact on our growth and success while enjoying a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental; vision; long & short-term disability and company paid life insurance. We also offer a 401k retirement plan with an employer match of up to 6%.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or protected veteran status.