Plant Controller

Dairy Farmers of America; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a strategic Site Controller to lead the facility's financial operations, partnering closely with plant leadership to drive reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and internal controls.

You will oversee month‑end close, analyze performance and variances, coordinate asset management and cost savings initiatives, and develop a high‑performing finance team while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting.
• Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities
• Analyze financial performance, costs, variances, and profit improvement opportunities
• Ensure accuracy of accounting records, inventory, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and internal controls
• Partner with operations leadership to drive efficiencies and cost savings initiatives
• Prepare and communicate financial reports, forecasts, and business recommendations
• Support regulatory compliance and asset protection efforts
• Lead, coach, and develop team members as applicable

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Site Controller to lead the financial operations of our facility. This role partners closely with plant leadership to oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis, internal controls, and business performance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead site financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities
• Analyze financial performance, costs, variances, and profit improvement opportunities
• Ensure accuracy of accounting records, inventory, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and internal controls
• Partner with operations leadership to drive efficiencies and cost savings initiatives
• Prepare and communicate financial reports, forecasts, and business recommendations
• Support regulatory compliance and asset protection efforts
• Lead, coach, and develop team members as applicable

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• CPA or CMA preferred
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and maintaining an inclusive workplace. Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process.