On-Site Plant Finance Co-Pilot

Best Maid Cookie Company; Town of River Falls (WI); On-site; USD 124,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Best Maid Cookie Company in River Falls, WI, is seeking a Finance-Supply Chain Leader for the plant. You will partner with the Plant Manager as the finance co-pilot, linking operations to financial outcomes and leading the monthly close and forecasting processes.

The role requires deep manufacturing cost accounting knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and on-site leadership to improve productivity and capital efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, MBA or other advanced degree or certification preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience with manufacturing exposure.
• Food manufacturing/consumer products experience preferred.
• Strong cost accounting, forecasting, and financial controls understanding.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the plant's finance leader and Plant Manager's co-pilot in key decisions.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and HR.
• Develop understanding of production, labor, materials, yield, and waste.
• Lead monthly close, variance analysis, and standard P&L package.
• Maintain cost accounting, standard costs, inventory, and variance reviews.
• Ensure data integrity using LaunchPAD as the single source of truth.
• Support audits and ensure policy compliance across plant finance processes.
• Drive productivity initiatives and capital investment analyses.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Leadership influence

Financial acumen

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA/CMA/MBA or equivalent

Tools

Excel

ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)

Job description

Best Maid Cookie Company in River Falls, WI, is seeking a Finance-Supply Chain Leader for the plant. You will partner with the Plant Manager as the finance co-pilot, linking operations to financial outcomes and leading the monthly close and forecasting processes.

The role requires deep manufacturing cost accounting knowledge, cross-functional collaboration, and on-site leadership to improve productivity and capital efficiency.