Finance Leader, Plant Operations & Strategy

Saputo Inc.; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee multiple plants’ accounting functions, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting. You will guide accruals, journals, forecasts and monthly financial stories across sites, acting as a trusted advisor to plant leadership.

The role requires a 4+ year manufacturing accounting background, strong Excel/SAP skills, and proven leadership. Travel up to 50% with occasional weekends and holidays may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; dairy processing background preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office; SAP system experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills.
• Detail-oriented with good time management and ability to multi-task.
• Ability to lead, influence, motivate people and promote quality, safety, and teamwork.
• Willingness to work flexible hours – weekends and holidays.
• Travel up to 50% with overnight required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple plants accounting functions and ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting data.
• Oversee multiple plants monthly accounting cycles, including review of accruals, journal entries and variance reporting.
• Review multiple plants weekly forecast and monthly financial reporting, with explanations and financial narrative.
• Serve as business advisor to plant leadership regarding financial performance and data-driven decisions.
• Understand plant business processes and their impact on financials.
• Oversee inventory processes to ensure accuracy and policy adherence.
• Mentor and develop plant accounting teams to maximize performance.
• Review annual budgets and standardize across plants.
• Support ERP functions related to inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, and raw material balancing.
• Lead projects to improve efficiencies, standardization, and alignment; validate effectiveness.
• Create and prepare additional reporting for senior leadership.
• Communicate and problem-solve with all levels of staff and management to ensure smooth operations.
• Perform miscellaneous duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Supervisory skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting leader to oversee multiple plants’ accounting functions, ensuring data integrity and timely reporting. You will guide accruals, journals, forecasts and monthly financial stories across sites, acting as a trusted advisor to plant leadership.

The role requires a 4+ year manufacturing accounting background, strong Excel/SAP skills, and proven leadership. Travel up to 50% with occasional weekends and holidays may be required.