Dairy Plant Controller | CPA, SAP & Cost Optimization

Jobster LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Plant Controller to drive operational financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong dairy manufacturing experience and a CPA, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and inventory accounting. This full-time role involves collaboration with plant management to enhance productivity and ensure accurate financial outcomes. A hands-on approach and leadership experience in finance are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience.
• Experience partnering with plant operations to drive financial outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, expanding manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and analysis for plant operations.
• Collaborate closely with operations on KPI performance.
• Manage month-end close including journal entries and reconciliations.
• Maintain strong inventory accounting practices.
• Oversee preparation and presentation of plant financial results.
• Support annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting activities.
• Ensure strong internal controls and timely issue resolution.
• Supervise and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Perform ERP transactions and reporting.

Skills

Dairy manufacturing experience

ERP experience (SAP preferred)

Leadership experience

Strong analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

CPA

Tools

SAP

Job description

A manufacturing firm in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Plant Controller to drive operational financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong dairy manufacturing experience and a CPA, overseeing budgeting, reporting, and inventory accounting. This full-time role involves collaboration with plant management to enhance productivity and ensure accurate financial outcomes. A hands-on approach and leadership experience in finance are essential.