Manufacturing Controller

Grecian Delight | Kronos; Glendale Heights (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) with match

Paid vacations

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (GDK) seeks a Manufacturing Controller at our Glendale Heights plant, reporting to the VP of FP&A. You will own cost accounting, financial reporting, and margin analysis, partnering with Operations to translate plant performance into financial results.

Key duties include standard costing, variance analysis, monthly close and forecasting, annual budgeting, KPI dashboards, cycle counting, ROI on capital projects, and presenting findings to Corporate Leadership.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years in a manufacturing/plant financial role with standard costing and variance analysis experience.
• ERP proficiency (IFS a plus).

Responsibilities

• Own plant cost accounting, financial reporting, and margin analysis.
• Lead standard costing, variance analyses, and monthly close/forecasting.
• Manage annual budgeting, KPI dashboards, and cycle counting.
• Provide ROI analysis for capital spending and present to leadership.

Skills

Financial analysis

Excel modeling

Communication

Education

BA/BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

IFS ERP

Job description

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Controller at our Glendale Heights facility reporting to our Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis. As our Manufacturing Controller owns the plant's cost accounting, financial reporting, and margin analysis, and partners directly with Operations leadership to translate plant performance into financial results.

What you will do…

• Standard costing: build, maintain, and analyze standard costs (material, labor, overhead); lead variance analysis (PPV, usage, labor, overhead absorption)
• Monthly close and forecasting of plant financial results
• Annual budgeting process for the facility
• KPI dashboards and monthly variance reporting
• Inventory controls and the cycle counting program
• ROI analysis for capital spending requests
• Monthly financial presentations to Corporate Leadership
• Partnering with department managers on P&L interpretation and cost optimization
• Site-level financial audits and year-end inventory/external audit engagements
• Capital project tax abatement tracking and R&D/trial cost documentation

What you will bring…

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years in a manufacturing/plant financial role, with hands-on standard costing and variance analysis experience - food or CPG manufacturing a plus
• ERP proficiency (IFS a plus, not required)
• Strong Excel/analytical skills; comfortable building models and dashboards from scratch
• Ability to explain financial concepts to non-finance managers and influence cross-functionally
• Project management skills - able to juggle close, budgeting, and ad hoc requests under deadline

As members of the GDK family, we seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Your alignment with these core values enables us to maintain our legacy of excellence and innovation. We encourage you to embrace our commitment to customer satisfaction, ownership, leadership, and competitive spirit. Together, we will continue to bring the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to the world, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.

Our Vision:

Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors.

Our Mission:

To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency.

Our Guiding Principles:

• Customer Centricity: Put the customer at the heart of the business,
• Ownership and Empathy: Act like owners, think like customers,
• Conscious leadership: Leading with awareness, kindness, and courage,
• Competitive Spirit: Playing to win.

Why work with us…

At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we understand that fulfilling our mission involves a blend of innovation and reverence for tradition - a challenge that demands exceptional dedication from our team. We hold high expectations, but we are equally committed to supporting our employees. This commitment is reflected in our pledge to provide a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. Our community standards are built on the pillars of equal employment opportunities, respectful dialogue and actions, integrity, and accountability

What we offer…

• Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family
• Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs
• Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account Contributions
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Target Base Salary:

$120,000 - $145,000 annually, plus eligibility for a 10 % annual performance bonus.