Plant Controller - Fargo AND Enderlin, ND

ADM; Enderlin (ND); On-site; USD 93,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with matching contributions

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

ADM is seeking a Plant Controller for its Enderlin, ND oilseeds facility, with potential base in Fargo and travel to Enderlin about 3x per week. You will be the finance voice for plant operations, leading close, forecasting and cost management while partnering across Operations and Procurement.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, inventory control, and continuous improvement in high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field.
• 7–10+ years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and large ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong ability to influence actions using data-driven insights and financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Own full site financial performance and lead plant performance reviews.
• Own Controls framework and drive compliance.
• Lead monthly close, forecasting and variance analysis with operational storytelling.
• Explain Slow Time/Down Time and impact to OEE.
• Provide actionable insights to plant management and model financial impacts for decision making.
• Lead inventory governance across raw materials, WIP, finished goods, and coproducts.
• Drive improvements in processes and optimize railcar utilization and storage constraints.
• Lead financial evaluation of capital projects including ROI and payback.
• Support purchasing processes and GRNI tracking.
• Educate plant leadership on the financial plan and results.

Skills

Data-driven insights

Analytical abilities

Risk mitigation

Leadership

Inventory control

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Hyperion

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

ERP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

110384BR

Job Description:

Plant Controller - Fargo AND Enderlin, ND

Position Summary:

This is an exciting opportunity to join ADM as a Plant Controller in our Oilseeds facility in Enderlin, ND. This role can be based in Fargo with an initial expectation to travel to Enderlin 3x per week. You will serve as the primary link between Operations and Finance in one of ADM’s key oilseeds facility. It offers the opportunity to work in a fast paced environment partnering and collaborating across Operations, Accounting, Procurement, Performance Management, and Finance.

The successful candidate is a highly motivated finance leader who will be deeply embedded in plant operations to drive improvements through actionable insights, working capital optimization, and disciplined execution. The position will report to the Finance Director - E2E Operations & Supply Chain.

Job Requirements

• Strong ability to influence actions using data driven insights and financial acumen, to provide clear expectations and to give feedback, both positive and constructive
• Robust analytical abilities, initiative and problem-solving skills
• Ability to anticipate and mitigate material risks to operations and plan delivery
• Effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Experience in and drive toward continuous improvement based in strong process discipline
• Proven leadership in inventory control and plant financial management
• Strong cost accounting expertise in high volume, continuous process manufacturing
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• 7-10+ years of relevant prior experience in a manufacturing environment
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar course of study
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and large ERP systems a plus

Job Responsibilities

• Own full site financial performance; serve as key finance voice in daily/weekly/monthly plant performance reviews
• Own Controls framework and drive compliance
• Lead monthly close, forecasting and variance analysis with strong operational storytelling around key drivers including identification of risks/opportunities and actions to mitigate/ harvest
• Explain Slow Time/Down Time and impact to OEE
• Provide actionable insights to plant management through analysis of manufacturing costs and variances, implement and track strategies to optimize financial performance and to improve cost efficiency; model financial impacts to support decision making
• Analyze and explain drivers of: Yield, energy and chemical consumption, upset loss and downtime cost
• Review plant costs and allocations across finished products to ensure costs are accurately reflected
• Lead inventory governance across raw materials, work in process, finished goods, and coproducts.
• Drive improvements in processes addressing “pain points” including usage/intensity tracking, cycle counts and physical inventory, and book to physical reconciliation
• Partner with key stakeholders to optimize railcar utilization/availability, spare parts management, and storage constraints
• Lead financial evaluation of capital projects including ROI, payback, and risk
• Support Plant Engineering and Department Supervisors on the purchasing process, making sure the PO and Receiving Processes are executed properly. Monitor goods received not invoiced (“GRNI”)
• Ensure timely capitalization of projects and write offs of abandonments in accordance with ADM policy
• Develop performance metrics and strategies for continuous improvement of Supply Chain activities.
• Lead/Foster a culture of continuous improvement and problem solving
• Develop operations strategic objectives aligned with the corporate strategic objectives
• Monitor the plants monthly closing process in conjunction with accounting
• Establish and share best practices for operations and finance
• Educate the plant leadership and employees on the financial plan and actual results.
• Serve as finance champion on site leadership team driving execution of strategic plan
• Support the financial reporting process via Hyperion Financial Management (“HFM”)
• Support relevant Internal/External audit processes

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check.

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Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

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$92,800.00 - $170,400.00

Salaried Incentive Plan:

The total compensation package for this position will also include annual bonus

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Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

*Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

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About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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