Director of Financial Operations & Plant Cost Optimization

ADP, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

ADP, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Director of Financial Operations to lead plant-level accounting, cost controls, and ERP optimization. You will partner with operations and finance to drive profitability and strategic financial insights across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes cost accounting oversight, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to align financial and operational goals, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient processes.

Qualifications

• 10 years in manufacturing accounting and systems.
• Experience managing a team within a multi-site food manufacturing environment.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cost Accounting Oversight: manage plant controllership and cost accounting across locations.
• ERP Oversight: design, structure and flows of ERP for data alignment and cost systems.
• Process Improvement: identify bottlenecks and implement strategic solutions to reduce costs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: partner with procurement, production, supply chain, sales, and finance.
• Risk Management: forecast and mitigate financial risks.
• Financial Forecasting: predict revenues, expenses, and resource needs.
• Pricing and Cost Determination: oversee price board and margin analysis.
• Financial Reporting: prepare plant-level reports and cost data analyses.
• Operational Support: collaborate with plant managers to drive profitability.
• Leadership and Team Development: mentor plant-based cost accounting team.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: support plant budgets and performance metrics.
• Collaborate on food safety and quality of products.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Financial Modeling

Financial Forecasting

Cost Accounting

Budget Development

ERP Systems

Process Improvement

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Operational Efficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in appropriate discipline

Master's degree

CPA

Tools

Oracle

Job description

ADP, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH is seeking a Director of Financial Operations to lead plant-level accounting, cost controls, and ERP optimization. You will partner with operations and finance to drive profitability and strategic financial insights across multiple sites.

The role emphasizes cost accounting oversight, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration to align financial and operational goals, ensuring accurate reporting and efficient processes.