Plant Controller: Financial Leadership & Cost Optimization

Kraft Heinz; Woodstock (IL); On-site; USD 104,200 - 130,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Kraft Heinz seeks a Plant Controller at the Woodstock Manufacturing Plant to lead budgeting, monthly close, reporting and financial analysis for the plant. This role requires strong knowledge of SAP, costing, and manufacturing finance.

You will drive cost reduction, manage a financial team, support capital projects, and ensure GAAP/SOX compliance. A BS in Business or Accounting/Finance and 6+ years of experience are required, with CPA/CMA/CGA/MBA considered assets.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Business or Accounting/Finance.
• Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, product costing, and systems.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Finance or Accounting Management.
• Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills.
• Orientation towards details and result driven; proactive and self-starter.
• Extensive practical systems knowledge (SAP/Other Costing Systems, advanced Excel).
• Demonstrated Project and Change Management abilities.
• Professional accounting designation CPA, CMA, CGA and/or MBA in Accounting/Finance would be an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, financial analysis and monthly close for the Woodstock plant.
• Present financial results and risks to key stakeholders.
• Manage and reconcile plant balance sheet accounts.
• Lead plant finance team and support capital projects and asset management.
• Provide cost forecasting and analysis, and drive cost reductions and efficiencies.
• Oversee internal/external audits and maintain financial controls.

Skills

SAP/Costing Systems

Excel

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Business or Accounting/Finance

CPA CMA CGA MBA (asset)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Kraft Heinz seeks a Plant Controller at the Woodstock Manufacturing Plant to lead budgeting, monthly close, reporting and financial analysis for the plant. This role requires strong knowledge of SAP, costing, and manufacturing finance.

You will drive cost reduction, manage a financial team, support capital projects, and ensure GAAP/SOX compliance. A BS in Business or Accounting/Finance and 6+ years of experience are required, with CPA/CMA/CGA/MBA considered assets.