Plant Controller

Teasdale Foods, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Teasdale Foods, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a Plant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and finance, serving as the steward of the plant's P&L. You will partner with the Plant Manager to optimize revenue, COGS, freight, and other cost drivers while ensuring GAAP compliance and strong internal controls.

You will drive month-end close, monthly variance reporting, and cross-functional planning with Sales, Operations, and Finance to enable accurate forecasts and strategic pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Five years of hands-on accounting managerial experience.
• Full understanding of accounting and GAAP with cost accounting experience.
• Cost accounting experience, including BOM, labor and overhead.
• Prior plant controller or equivalent manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Plant Manager to manage and optimize P&L, MUV, including revenue, COGS, freight and other cost drivers.
• Drive efficiencies by managing day-to-day accounting, month-end close and internal controls compliance.
• Develop plant annual operating plans and quarterly forecasts with cross-functional teams.
• Perform month-end close and monthly variance reporting.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure a proper control environment within the plant.
• Ensure integrity of financial systems and account reconciliations.
• Establish and maintain accounting policies and GAAP compliance.
• Prepare financial and KPI reports and present findings to management.
• Provide pricing and cost insights to support corporate decisions.
• Drive cost savings and productivity initiatives with Operations to optimize P&L.
• Support capital evaluation and ROI/payback analyses.

Skills

GAAP expertise

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft 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

• 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.

If this sounds like a place you'd like to be, Still not convinced? What about: Day One - Health, Dental, and Vision Benefits 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching Contributions at 60 Days Career Growth Opportunities and Professional Development

If you are passionate about being the right kind of contributor, the point person of a fast-paced diverse workforce, and a steward of great tradition, come join the family. 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. If that sounds good to you, search through our openings below, and let's talk.