Plant Controller

Blommer Chocolate Company; East Greenville (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision

Birthday chocolate benefit

Job summary

Blommer Chocolate Company is seeking an experienced finance leader to provide site-level financial analysis and guidance to the General Manager and leadership team. You will oversee inventory controls, month-end close, payroll journals, and plant performance reporting while supporting cash flow and capital expenditure decisions.

The role demands 10+ years in financial analysis with manufacturing exposure, strong Excel skills, and experience with SAP S/4 HANA; CPA/MBA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of financial analysis and leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP S/4 HANA is preferred; strong Excel skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial analysis and guidance for the General Manager and leadership team at the site.
• Oversee inventory controls, month end reporting, and count reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly payroll journal entries with HR payroll department.
• Prepare reports on plant performance including income, expenses, and earnings.
• Monitor cash flow performance and oversee capital expenditure requirements.
• Manage manufacturing accounting processes and month end close.
• Lead data analytics to support business decisions and cost reduction efforts.
• Act as point of contact for external auditors and coordinate with plant accounting teams.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

Excel

Communication

Business acumen

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

SAP S/4 HANA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blommer has been providing delicious, high-quality chocolate and cocoa products to customers since 1939. Built as a family business, we are continuing to grow and are looking for motivated and reliable associates to help in our mission of Bringing Chocolate to Life!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide financial analysis and guidance for the General Manager and leadership team at the site
• Oversee the plant’s inventory controls, month end reporting, and count reconciliations.
• Prepare the weekly company-wide payroll journal entries in conjunction with the HR payroll department.
• Prepare reports on plant performance in areas of income, expenses, earnings monthly
• Monitor and report on cash flow performance and oversee capital expenditure requirements
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations monthly, including complex correcting journals
• Manage and execute all manufacturing accounting processes for location, ensure month end close process are completed timely and in adherence with accepted accounting procedures
• Manage, perform, and interpret data analytics to assist in business decisions
• Actively participate in cost avoidance and cost reduction efforts for business unit
• Review AP/AR transactions to ensure accuracy of posting journals
• Maintain secure control of accounting-related documents such as invoices, checks, journal entries and financial statements
• Point of contact for external auditors
• Collaborate with other plant accounting teams and assist with standardization within the plant accounting functions.
• Responsible for managing and leading the Senior Staff Accountants on the team, ensuring proper cross-training.
• Operate within the core values of respect and care for others.

Note: The employer reserves the right to change or assign other duties to this position

Physical Requirements:

• General office environment with majority of time using computer

Safety, Quality and Hygiene Requirements:

• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and code of conduct
• Comply with workplace uniform requirements and safety gear, when on the plant floor v. office

Performance Expectations:

• Ability to prioritize work with minimal supervision
• Ability to think strategically and creatively to develop new ideas and solutions
• Effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment
• Complete the timely and accurate completion of month-end, year-end and ad hoc financial reporting and analysis
• Comply with all safety and quality policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures, and Code of Conduct
• Effectively communicate with peers and team, and display leadership skills that empowers and builds a positive team culture.

Skills and Work Experience Requirements:

• 10+ years of financial analysis and leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing environment
• SAP S/4 HANA experience preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with strong excel skills and ability to create spreadsheets
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all levels of organization
• Strong business and financial acumen – ability to see the big picture and details that support it
• Attention to detail and high organization skills

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Employees are encouraged to express interest in internal career opportunities throughout Blommer
• Expectations for promotion or job role change are driven by proficiency and performance in current role
• Career progression would align to financial leadership roles

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. The base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. The actual base salary within the specified range is based on several factors, including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior relevant experience, education, certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and, if applicable, the location of the position.

This role is eligible for either a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).

Salary Range: $140K-$165K

Benefits: Blommer understands that our employees are our biggest assets. With this in mind we offer a generous benefits package.

• Health, Dental & Vision- eligibility begins day 1 of hire!
• 10 pounds of free chocolate for your birthday

Blommer Chocolate Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Note to External Recruiters / Search Firms: Blommer Chocolate Company does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not pay for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Any unsolicited resumes received will not be considered as a valid submission.

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