Plant Controller

Fermented Food Holdings (FFH); Town of Bear Creek (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401-K with Company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Health, dental and vision insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

Disability and life insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Job summary

Fermented Food Holdings (FFH) is seeking a Plant Controller for our Bear Creek, WI facility to lead plant accounting, cost management, and forecasting. Reporting to the CFO, this role partners with operations to drive performance and accuracy in financial reporting.

You will own the plant budget, deliver monthly variance analyses, and build models for capacity, staffing, make-vs-buy, capex, and pricing to identify cost savings and improve operations. This is an on-site role at Bear Creek.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years in finance and accounting; 3+ years in manufacturing finance.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• P&L experience and knowledge of financial concepts.
• Experience with financial modeling and forecasting.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• 401-K with Company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Disability and life insurance; voluntary plans available

Responsibilities

• Lead plant accounting, cost management, and forecasting for the Bear Creek facility.
• Own the plant's annual operating budget and rolling monthly forecast.
• Deliver monthly variance analysis with drivers and root causes.
• Develop models for capacity, staffing, make-vs-buy, capex, and pricing, tracking cost savings.
• Partner with plant/operations leadership to improve financial and operational performance.
• Execute month-end and year-end close, including accruals and journal entries.
• Support consolidated company reporting with CFO and FP&A teams.
• Collaborate with corporate accounting on fixed assets and project tracking.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Ownership

Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At Fermented Food Holdings (FFH), we’re passionate about harnessing the transformative power of food to enhance lives through high-quality, delicious, fermented products. By making the unique benefits of these foods accessible, we’re driving health and lifestyle improvements while transforming the future of food. We value talent, creativity, and authenticity, fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace where everyone’s contributions make us better. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a growing industry and help create a healthier, happier world—one bite at a time.

Fermented Food Holdings Inc. is seeking a Plant Controller for our Bear Creek, WI facility. Reporting directly to the CFO and serving as the site's senior finance leader, this position is responsible for overseeing plant accounting, cost management, and forecasting activities. The Plant Controller will act as a key business partner to operations while supporting consolidated financial reporting across the organization.

What You Can Expect:

• Serve as the finance leader at our core manufacturing facility, reporting directly to the CFO and operating with a high degree of autonomy across a broad range of finance and accounting responsibilities
• Partner closely with the Plant Manager and operations team, providing financial leadership, accounting oversight, and strategic guidance to support business performance
• Gain visibility beyond the plant through participation in consolidated company reporting and special projects led by the CFO

Accountable For:

• Own the plant's annual operating budget and monthly rolling forecast, from assumption-building with operations leadership through submission to the CFO
• Deliver monthly variance analysis against budget, forecast, and prior year, with quantified drivers and root-cause explanation
• Build and maintain the financial models supporting capacity, staffing, make-vs-buy, capex, and pricing decisions, and to track cost savings and productivity
• Partner directly with plant and operations leadership to identify opportunities for improved visibility, cost savings, and better financial and operational performance

Cost Accounting

• Maintain the standard cost system, including the annual cost roll, labor and overhead rate development, BOM/routing accuracy, and inventory valuation
• Analyze manufacturing variances (purchase price, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, scrap) and drive corrective action with operations

Close and Company Reporting

• Execute plant month-end and year-end close independently, including accruals, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Partner with corporate accounting to maintain fixed asset records, including additions, transfers, disposals, and construction in progress
• Contribute to consolidated company reporting and ad hoc analysis in direct partnership with the CFO and corporate FP&A team

Who Will Be Successful in This Role:

• Someone who demonstrates a high level of ownership and can successfully balance independent decision-making with cross-functional collaboration and influence
• A professional who leverages data and analytical tools to connect financial insights with the realities of manufacturing operations
• A strong problem solver who approaches challenges with curiosity, seeks to understand root causes, and is motivated to drive continuous improvement and meaningful change
• An individual with exceptional prioritization skills who can effectively manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment

Required Credentials:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 6+ years of experience in finance and accounting, including 3+ years in manufacturing finance
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• P&L experience and knowledge of key financial and accounting concepts
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and using analytics
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship
• 401-K with Company match
• Paid holidays, as well as paid time off
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (health/dependent) and Health Savings Accounts,
• Company sponsored short term and long-term disability, as well as life insurance
• Additional voluntary insurance plans are available to meet your lifestyle needs

Fermented Food Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace, as we know that each of our employees helps to make us better. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life. Come join us. We are an E-Verify employer.