Plant Controller

Teasdale Foods, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits (1

Job summary

Teasdale Latin Foods in Louisville, KY seeks a Plant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial stewardship of the plant's P&L.

You will partner with the Plant Manager, drive month-end close, budget and forecast processes, and implement strong internal controls and GAAP-compliant policies.

This role focuses on cost management, KPI reporting, pricing insights, and ROI analysis for capital investments, with cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Operations, and Finance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• At least five years of hands-on accounting management experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and cost accounting experience.
• Cost accounting including BOM, labor, overhead.
• Experience as Plant Controller or equivalent in manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and teaching skills.
• Advanced MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Plant Manager to manage P&L, MUV, revenue, COGS, and costs.
• Manage day-to-day accounting, month-end close, and internal controls.
• Develop annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts with cross-functional teams.
• Perform month-end close and variance reporting.
• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure proper control environment.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and consistency of financial policies.
• Prepare financial and KPI reports and present findings.
• Provide pricing and cost insights to support pricing decisions.
• Drive cost savings and productivity with Operations to optimize P&L.
• Support capital evaluation with ROI/payback analysis.

Skills

Accounting management

GAAP expertise

Cost accounting

ERP experience

Forecasting & budgeting

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP software

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Job description

PLANT CONTROLLER - LOUISVILLE, KY

OVERVIEW

The Plant Controller is a key member of the finance team/plant leadership and is responsible for managing the plant’s day-to-day accounting and finance functions and serving as a steward of the plant's P&L. Looking for a challenge? Let’s go!

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Partner with the Plant Manager to manage and optimize all aspects of the P&L, MUV, including revenue, COGS, freight, and other cost drivers.

Drive efficiencies by managing the day-to-day accounting functions, month-end close, and internal controls compliance.

Develop plant annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts, working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance partners.

Perform month-end close and monthly variance reporting.

Perform periodic internal audits to ensure the existence and maintenance of an appropriate control environment within the plant.

Responsible for the integrity of financial systems and processes, including account reconciliations.

Establish and maintain the company’s accounting policies and procedures, ensuring GAAP and Company policies are followed.

Perform regular variance analysis and provide written and verbal explanations to management.

Prepare financial and KPI reports and present findings to management.

Provide pricing and cost insights to support corporate pricing decisions.

Drive cost savings and productivity initiatives, partnering with the Operations team to optimize the P&L.

Support the capital evaluation and acquisition process, ensuring ROI and payback of investments

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Five years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.
• Full understanding of accounting and GAAP with experience in cost accounting.
• Cost accounting experience, including Bill of Materials, Labor, and Overhead accounting.
• Prior work experience as a Plant Controller or equivalent in a manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong planning, budgeting, and teaching skills.
• Advanced level MS Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint skills a plus.

WHY TEASDALE

At Teasdale Latin Foods, our People Principles are all about Living LATIN. What is LATIN, and how do I live it? Let us fill you in.

L is Learning. It emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and development within Teasdale and promotes a culture of curiosity, exploration, and acquiring new knowledge and skills.

A is Accountability. This encourages individuals to take ownership of their actions and responsibilities, promoting a sense of personal and collective accountability ensuring we understand how to achieve our goals.

T is Teamwork. It emphasizes the value of diverse perspectives, collective problem-solving, and synergy among team members, enabling us to achieve greater outcomes by leveraging the strengths and expertise of our employees.

I is Innovation. This promotes an environment where we are empowered to think outside the box, challenge the status quo, and seek innovative solutions to problems, fostering an atmosphere of adaptability and openness to change.

N is Nurturing. It emphasizes the importance of supporting and developing our employees' well-being, growth, and potential, showing that we care and are willing to invest in their long-term success and satisfaction.

We believe in finding the right people for the right roles and helping them to build careers.

BENEFITS

• Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days
• Career Growth Opportunities and Professional Development

We want people who are up for a challenge. Let's live LATIN! We are our people! We love food. Especially Mexican Food. Because of this passion, Teasdale Latin Foods understands that our people make a difference daily. Our employees are committed and excited to apply their expertise every day. From Manufacturing and R&D to Customer Service and Finance, all disciplines collaborate and strive for "Everyday Great Execution." In partnership with our Mission, Vision, and Operating Principles: we define our People Principles as living "LATIN" (Learning, Accountability, Teamwork, Innovation, and Nurturing), which is how our organization will ensure we always make the right decisions for our people and the company.