Plant Controller

US35 NUTRITION & BIOSCIENCES USA 1, LLC.; Plaquemine (LA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Roquette is seeking a Plant Controller in Plaquemine, LA to manage the plant's cost accounting, forecasting, and data integrity within the USA HPS Operations Finance team.

The role focuses on monthly cost analysis, budgeting, and continuous improvement of finance processes, including inventory valuation and internal controls. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or other comparable disciplines.
• Seven+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry with strong data extrapolation and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to analyze manufacturing variances on a weekly and monthly basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate financial analysis of manufacturing costs to ensure plant efficiency and timely reporting of cost data.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard to identify key drivers of plant performance.
• Support monthly close and ensure cost transactions are accurately recorded on deadlines.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, management summaries and report plant metrics.

Skills

Financial reporting & analysis

Cost accounting

Inventory management

Internal controls & compliance

Cross-functional partnering

Governance & process harmonization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance

Tools

Power BI

SAP FI/CO

MS Excel

Job description

Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients and a leading provider of pharmaceutical excipients. Want to help us make a difference? Using plant-based resources, we collaborate with our customers and partners to imagine and offer ingredients to better feed people and treat patients. Each of our ingredients responds to unique and essential needs, and they enable healthier lifestyles. We are looking for our next Plant Controller within our Finance team. Reporting to the Global HPS Operations Finance Business Partner, the USA HPS Plant Controller is responsible for maintaining the Plant’s cost accounting system, preparation of forecasts and ensuring the integrity of financial and operational data.

This position is located in Plaquemine, LA.

Compensation: The current base salary range for this role is estimated to be $100,000 – 130,000. The posted range reflects the full salary range for the position and does not necessarily represent the expected starting salary. New-hire offers are generally made below the maximum of the range and are determined based on several factors, including relevant experience, qualifications, skills, internal equity, and other job-related considerations. In addition, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentive compensation.

What You’ll Do

Monthly Analysis & Reporting

• Lead and coordinate financial analysis of manufacturing costs, including material, labor, overhead expenses, and waste to ensure plant efficiency and timely reporting of cost data.
• Conduct variance analysis between actual and standard to identify key business drivers in plant performance
• Support monthly close ensuring all cost-related transactions are recorded accurately while meeting reporting deadlines.
• Prepare monthly forecasts, management summaries and report plant metrics.
• Analyze financial data and prepare reports to identify trends and support business initiatives.
• Monitor and reconcile inventory accounts. Ensure accuracy of inventory valuations and collaborate with operations team to manage inventory levels.
• Highlight financial risks, opportunities, and performance trends to plant leadership and Finance management.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Prepare weekly/monthly reporting detailing variances to budget and forecast.
• Meet with department leaders across Engineering, Maintenance, Human Resources, other SG&A functions to review monthly spending, identify accruals based on contracts, invoices, purchase orders, and business activities.
• Support the forecast and budget process with timely inputs related to product volumes, purchases, fixed & variable costs per unit and cost of goods sold.

Cost Management & Process Improvement

• Ensure accurate unit costing by maintaining appropriate supporting documentation and aligning calculations with approved costing assumptions.
• Lead standard and actual cost estimate reviews and identify opportunities for cost optimization and improved performance
• Coordinate with Supply Chain and plant teams to ensure the accuracy of process orders, inventory data, and related financial inputs
• Drive continuous improvement in plant finance processes, reporting net savings and controls.
• Ownership of overhead cost pool and absorption, as well as analysis of related costs and results.

Business Partnering

• Partner closely with Plant Managers and plant leadership teams to identify opportunities for business improvement and stronger financial performance
• Provide financial guidance to non-finance stakeholders on accounting matters, accruals, and financial processes
• Act as the primary escalation point for plant finance issues.
• Serve as the bridge between plant’s Operations and Finance to ensure coordinated priorities, timely issue resolution, and consistent execution.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Support and uphold high standards of Internal Controls related to product costing and inventory as per Roquette’s standards
• Ensure consistent application of internal controls, accounting policies, and governance standards across sites.
• Serve as point of contact for internal and external audits and coordinate plant finance support as required
• Oversee inventory account reconciliations and timely resolution of control or reporting issues
• Promote strong compliance discipline and reporting integrity across all plants in scope.

Project Involvement

• Lead or participate in finance projects and initiatives impacting plant operations
• Contribute to the implementation of new financial processes, systems, and best practices

What You’ll Need

Education

Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance or other comparable disciplines

Experience

We are seeking a driven person that has over seven years of experience within the manufacturing industry. This individual needs to have strong data extrapolation and reconciliation skills, and the ability to analyze manufacturing variances on a weekly and monthly basis.

Functional Competencies

• Financial reporting and analysis
• Effective business communications
• Cost accounting and inventory management
• Internal controls and compliance
• Cross-functional business partnering
• Governance and process harmonization

Additional Financial Competencies

• MS Office advanced incl. Excel
• Knowledge about Power BI
• SAP FI/CO proficiency

Travel

This position is expected to travel up to 25% of the time.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Days and flexible hours of work are required to meet facility demands.

At this time, Roquette is unable to sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. Roquette is unable to support relocation for this role. Candidates must be located within a commutable distance of the office to which this role is aligned.

AAP/EEO Statement

Roquette is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. “AAP, EEO, Drug-Free Workplace”.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Roquette is proud to be a global company where you can find personal and professional growth through multiple diverse experiences. Roquette strives to create a dynamic workforce while remaining firmly committed to equal opportunity by complying with EEO laws. As we continue to grow, Roquette understands that to be successful we must always be inclusive in our approach. To find out more about our products, values and sustainable development ambitions visit us at www.roquette.com and at www.sustainability.roquette.com Roquette is a global leader in sustainable plant-based solutions, driving innovation and strong partnerships that are shaping the future of nutrition, health, and bioindustry. The company harnesses natural resources such as wheat, corn, seaweed, and cellulose to craft high-performance ingredients used in everyday foods, oral medications, advanced biopharmaceuticals, and a range of bio-based products. A family-owned company with over 90 years of expertise and 11,000 employees, Roquette serves clients in over 150 countries and is committed to creating lasting value for customers, patients, consumers, and society. Together, we turn the potential of nature into the essentials of life. Discover more about Roquette here.