Factory Controller

Driven by integrity and united by the people-and-pet bond, we find strong purpose in the work we do and an even greater joy in those we get to work alongside. Together, we harness the expertise of our long-standing tradition of excellence to embrace possibility and continuously push to do what's never been done before in pet care. Discover your purpose and fuel your passions when you bring your love of pets to a team that prides itself on the power of togetherness—We are Proudly Connected.

Purely Driven.

Recognizedwith theAll-America City Award , St. Josephreflects aspirit of collaboration.

Just1hour from Kansas City, ourfactory produces millions of cases ofbelovedpetbrandsincluding

Fancy Feast® and Beneful® Prepared Meals.

Weproudlysupportorganizationslike United Way and United Cerebral Palsy, strengthening the communitieswecall home. Throughreinvestmentandcontinuous improvement, our close-knit teamstaysfocused on safety, growth,and development.

That commitment to our shared future also reflects Purina’sbelief that healthy pets need a healthy planet and caring for pets includes caring for the world they live in.

As the Factory Controller you will be responsible for financial reporting, costing, inventory management, internal control, and performance reporting at our Saint Joseph, MO facility. You will work closely with all departments within the factory and the business to support the reporting of accurate data through strong accounting processes. You will play a critical role in driving factory Continuous Improvement and cost saving efforts.

Oversee factory financial control measures including compliant controls programs, reporting, and safeguarding of assets according to Nestlé Accounting Standards.

Monitor and analyze performance, submitting month‑end reporting results to appropriate parties, suggesting improvements a needed.

Maintain, coordinate, and report budgets for the factory and warehouse.

Provide guidance to the Factory Management Team including conducting special financial studies, evaluating performance measures, and providing training on financial procedures and policies.

Manage and direct the Factory Accounting Team, providing feedback and evaluation of progress against their development and growth plans.

Train Accounting Personnel on systems and procedures as needed to comply with Nestlé Accounting Standards and applicable legal requirements.

Directly support Accounting Personnel in fulfilling all required team tasks and functions as required by the factory and the business.

All other duties as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

4+ years of experience working with general accounting, cost accounting, internal controls, compliance management, budgeting and variance analysis in a manufacturing, industrial, warehouse, military or related environment

2+ years of people leadership experience

Salary: $ to$ per year

Bonus Eligibility:

Yes

The pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at top of range.

Nestlé offers performance‑based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at

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