Controller

Essential Functions:

• Approaches work with a Continuous Improvement (CI) mindset, and engages in Mid Valley Family Foods Mission Statement to identify value, prioritize resources and maximize improvement opportunities. § Effective leadership for Accounting team members, including Accounting, Costing, Accounts Payable and general administrative functions.
• Serve as the Finance Leader to partner with the divisional leadership team, including the General Manager and operations functions. § Responsible for the monthly financial reporting process, ensuring accurate accounting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Responsible for the performance management, ongoing coaching and hiring of the employees within the department.
• Develops and coordinates annual department budgets, including capital and cash flow. § Oversee inventory management and monthly physical inventory assignments and calculations.
• Prepares monthly reports of results, monthly forecasts, annual operating plan, and strategic planning. § Responsible for internal controls over all aspects of financial reporting.
• Analyzes and accurately reports current month’s financial results within the applicable format and time requirements, including monthly internal business reviews.
• Collaborates with department leadership to support the overall financial goals and objectives of Mid Valley Family Foods.
• Submits all financial transactions, transmissions, and reporting on a timely and accurate basis.
• Work closely with the operations group to ensures accuracy of the physical inventory and reported results. Investigates and explains book to physical adjustments. § Work closely with the operations group to analyze potential excess and obsolete inventory items monthly.
• Reconcile all inter-company accounts monthly.
• Analyze internal controls to ensure assets are adequately safeguarded and results are accurately reported.
• Assure adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Policies. Resolve questions of GAAP and internal controls with Director.
• Implement and maintain comprehensive internal controls consistent with company-wide policies to ensure appropriate use and protection of all assets.
• Review all plant capital requests and ensure accuracy of investment justification.
• Lead SKU rationalization review and recommendation for the business.
• Complete special projects, duties and assignments, as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty. Reasonable accommodations may be made enabling individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field or commensurate training and experience. 10 years of operational and management experience, 5 years of that experience in the dairy (fluid milk) industry preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• High level of proficiency with computer skills, including strong knowledge of spreadsheets and email.
• Strong math and communication skills, excellent work ethic.
• Excellent accounting and financial management ability.
• Strong bias for action and drive for continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and persuasion skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and consistently meet deadlines.
• Comfortable interacting with all levels of management, including corporate leadership.
• Seven (7) plus years’ progressive accounting or finance related experience within a food or manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

• Dairy processing/manufacturing experience a plus.
• Working with Microsoft ERP and Great Plains general ledger software a significant benefit.
• CMA, CPA or MBA a plus

Salary $130,000-$160,000

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