What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Controller position at Northern Gold?
Job Title: Finance Controller
Location: Junction City, OR
Job Type: Full-time, Exempt
Who we are.
Ever wonder who makes your favorite snack bars? At Northern Gold Foods, we partner with the world's leading brands to create high quality breakfast and snack products. We're a family-oriented team that values consistency, quality, and the people who make it happen.
Why we need you.
We're seeking a CPA Finance Controller to join the leadership team at our facility in Junction City just north of the airport in Eugene, Oregon. You will be the financial backbone of the plant, bridging the gap between the ledger and production floor. Your role involves close collaboration with plant operations, managing inventory accuracy, and leading teams in accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cost accounting. Join us to enhance our financial processes and support our commitment to excellence in manufacturing.
Who you'll be working with.
You will be an integral part of our team, collaborating closely and working hands-on with others in roles such as Inventory Control, Cost Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Order Entry, as well as plant operations staff. Join us to foster a culture of partnership and excellence between finance and production, enhancing our overall operational efficiency.
Who you are.
You're a strategic CPA who isn't afraid to get on the plant floor. You enjoy the 'puzzle' of inventory in a FIFO environment and thrive on turning complex data into actionable insights for the leadership team. Your core responsibilities include:
- Financial Leadership & Compliance: Oversee all plant accounting functions, ensuring execution follows corporate policies. You'll manage the General Ledger and all sub-ledgers, including fixed assets, inventory, receivables, and accruals.
- Operational Partnership: Work closely with Inventory and Production to master Bills of Material (BOM) and costing structures.
- Performance Metrics: Drive plant efficiency by analyzing monthly plant yields, efficiency reporting, and other critical performance metrics.
- Reporting & Strategy: Lead the monthly financial close and reporting cycle. You will reconcile trial balance accounts and play a key role in the annual budget preparation process.
- Team Supervision: Provide guidance and oversight to the Accounts Payable, Invoicing, Accounts Receivable, and Inventory teams, fostering a culture of excellence and accuracy.
- Capital Project Oversight: Execute the tracking and reporting of capital projects, supporting corporate fixed asset accounting.
Requirements
- CPA
- A minimum of 8-10 years of broad-based industry accounting experience. Food processing or manufacturing experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with cross-functional teams.
- A collaborative mindset with the ability to explain financial 'whys' to non-financial operations staff.
What we offer.
Northern Gold Foods offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical; dental; vision; disability and life insurance. We offer a 401k plan with a generous employer match.
If this position excites you, we welcome you to apply whether you check all the preferred qualifications or just a few. You may just be our next great fit!
Northern Gold Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.