Controller - Manufacturing

Manufacturing Controller

The Controller is responsible for overseeing all financial functions across multiple business units within a food manufacturing and distribution environment. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and performance visibility across the organization. The Controller partners with operations, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership to analyze financial results, optimize costs, and drive profitability.

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• Lead financial reporting for multiple business units, consolidating results and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Review P&L performance, balance sheets, and cash flow across all units, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain financial metrics, dashboards, and KPIs to provide clarity on business unit performance.
• Present financial performance and variance analyses to senior leadership.
• Evaluate profitability by plant, product line, customer segment, or region as applicable.
• Monitor production efficiencies, labor utilization, yield, waste, and other key cost drivers across units.
• Support business unit managers in understanding financial performance and implementing corrective actions.
• Standardize financial processes, reporting, and controls across all locations.
• Oversee standard costing, cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, overhead allocation, and margin reporting.
• Partner with operations to review production variances, inventory accuracy, and material usage.
• Ensure proper valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods across all business units.
• Lead cycle count programs and support physical inventory audits.
• Lead annual budgeting across multiple business units, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
• Work with unit leaders to develop detailed forecasts based on volume trends, operational plans, and market drivers.
• Perform variance analysis comparing budget, forecast, and actual performance.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls to protect company assets and ensure compliance with GAAP.
• Coordinate external and internal audits, providing required documentation and financial support.
• Ensure business units adhere to financial policies, procedures, and proper accounting practices.
• Supervise and develop a team of accountants and financial analysts.
• Work closely with operations, procurement, quality, and supply chain leaders to improve financial outcomes.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.
• Support ERP system integrations, updates, and data integrity across locations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, including multi-unit or multi-plant environment.
• Experience in the food manufacturing, food processing, or CPG industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, manufacturing finance, and inventory management.
• Exceptional analytical and financial modeling skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication abilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, Dynamics, or similar).
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across different business units and leadership levels.
• Work environment:
  Office setting with frequent interaction and collaboration with production facilities; occasional travel required to visit business units and manufacturing sites.

• Competitive Compensation: Market-competitive pay; annual merit increases and performance-based incentives; 401(k) with company match.
• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and disability coverage; wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career Growth & Development: Ongoing training and leadership development; tuition reimbursement and support for professional certifications; opportunities for internal advancement across multiple business units.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays; flexible scheduling and hybrid…