Plant Controller

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Full Time Regular Albany, OR - Onsite, Albany, OR, US

At Oregon Freeze Dry, innovation isn't just a buzzword, it's our foundation. We are a purpose-driven company with six decades of expertise in freeze-drying technology. Best known as the makers of Mountain House® meals, we are experts in advanced lyophilization solutions, delivering products trusted by consumers for their quality, reliability, and performance while also providing mission-critical solutions that support the warfighter, strengthen national readiness, and ensure reliable nutrition when performance matters most.

We are looking for a
Plant Controller to join our Finance and Manufacturing teams
. The Plant Controller is a key business partner to manufacturing leadership, providing financial guidance, operational insight, and data-driven recommendations that support profitable growth and operational excellence. This role bridges finance and operations, helping leaders understand business performance, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions that advance organizational goals.

• Lead budgeting, forecasting and financial planning for manufacturing operations across plant locations.
• Coordinate and maintain BOMs, routings, labor rates, and overhead allocations in the ERP system, incorporating operational input and ensuring accuracy of cost-related data. Analyze plant financial and operational performance, including product costing, labor efficiency, yield, scrap, overhead absorption, and manufacturing variances, identifying opportunities to improve profitability and operational effectiveness. Prepare and present plant-level P&L statements, variance analysis, and KPI dashboards.
• Maintain standard costing methodologies and inventory valuation processes, ensuring accurate financial reporting and decision support.
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to evaluate capital investments, support pricing decisions, and develop financial analyses that inform strategic business decisions.
• Serve as a finance business partner to plant and department leaders, providing financial guidance, operational insight, and performance analysis to support informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, R&D, Procurement, and Supply Chain teams to identify and implement productivity, cost reduction, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee plant-related financial reporting, month-end close activities, inventory accounting, and associated reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintain effective internal controls over inventory, costing, and manufacturing accounting processes, including physical inventories and cycle counts.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and audit requirements, supporting both internal and external audits as needed.
• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership in the Finance & Accounting teams.
• Exhibit strong leadership, coaching and development to engage team members and build a cohesive team.
• Identify, recruit, and retain top-notch talent.
• S
  et performance standards and supports growth through delegation, continuous feedback, goal setting, and performance management.
• Foster an inclusive, safe and respectful work environment
• Champions OFD's culture and empowers employees to take ownership of their learning and growth.
• Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organization information through department meetings, one-on-one meetings, email, and regular interpersonal communication.
• Provide oversight and direction to the team members in accordance with OFD's policies and…