Plant Controller & Director of Finance

Colorado Mills LLC; Lamar (CO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan participation (e.g., 401(k))

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

A premium ingredient manufacturer is seeking a hands-on Plant Controller & Director of Finance in Lamar, Colorado. This role focuses on enhancing cost discipline, improving margin visibility, and provides financial leadership in a performance-driven environment. Candidates should have over 7 years of manufacturing finance experience, strong cost accounting skills, and financial modeling expertise. This high-impact role offers relocation assistance and annual bonuses.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing finance experience.
• Strong cost accounting background is required.
• Demonstrated financial modeling experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead standard costing and yield economics.
• Conduct product margin analysis.
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts and financial projections.

Skills

Manufacturing finance experience

Strong cost accounting background

Financial modeling experience

ERP system experience

Analytical and operationally minded

Job description

Plant Controller & Director of Finance

Location: Lamar, Colorado (On‑Site Leadership Role | Relocation Assistance Available)

Compensation: $115,000 – $140,000 Base Salary

Eligible for annual performance bonus (target 10–20%) based on company and individual performance metrics.

Company Overview

Colorado Mills is a premium sunflower ingredient manufacturer producing expeller-pressed high oleic sunflower oil and nutrient‑dense sunflower meal for food and animal nutrition markets nationwide.

We are one of the few U.S. companies exclusively dedicated to mechanical expeller pressing of high oleic sunflower oil at commercial scale. Our integrated, zero‑waste model converts every bushel into high‑performance oil and protein‑rich meal used in food, pet nutrition, and livestock markets.

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands‑on Plant Controller & Director of Finance to elevate cost discipline, improve margin visibility, and strengthen financial leadership in a focused, performance‑driven manufacturing environment. This is a high‑impact role with direct visibility to ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead standard costing and yield economics
• Conduct product margin analysis (oil and meal)
• Prepare weekly cash forecasts and rolling financial projections
• Oversee inventory integrity and working capital disciplineManage month‑end close and financial reporting
• Oversee payroll administration and internal controls
• Evaluate capital project financial performance
• Develop operational KPI dashboards

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing finance experience
• Strong cost accounting background (required)
• Demonstrated financial modeling experience
• ERP system experience
• Comfortable working in a plant environment to gain required knowledge and manufacturing processes
• Analytical, disciplined, and operationally minded
• Food, agriculture, oilseed, or related manufacturing experience preferred

Why This Role Matters

Colorado Mills has built a differentiated, focused manufacturing platform over 26+ years. As we continue to refine operations and pursue disciplined growth, we are investing in stronger financial leadership to enhance cost clarity, margin insight, and operational decision support.

This is not a transactional accounting role — it is operational finance leadership with measurable impact.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Employer‑supported health benefit contributions
• Retirement plan participation (e.g., 401(k))
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance (as applicable)
• Other company‑sponsored benefit programs

Why Lamar, Colorado?

Lamar offers the stability and quality of life that many professionals seek but rarely find in larger markets. With a low cost of living, strong agricultural community, short commutes, and access to outdoor recreation, Lamar provides a practical and family‑friendly environment. This role offers meaningful leadership impact without the congestion and bureaucracy of larger metro areas.

How to Apply

Apply directly through LinkedIn or submit your resume confidentially for consideration. If you prefer a preliminary conversation before applying, we welcome direct outreach.

Colorado Mills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.