Plant Finance Controller: Ice Cream Growth Lead

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a senior finance leader for the Belvidere, IL area to oversee all financial aspects of the site, including analysis, forecasts, budgeting, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with DFA policies and coordination with enterprise-wide departments.

The role requires a strong GAAP background, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills, with 8+ years in finance. A CPA or CMA is preferred.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in business, accounting, finance, or related curriculum (or equivalent combination of experience and education)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related discipline
• Leadership attributes, team leadership, or supervisory experience preferred
• Certification and/or License – CPA or CMA preferred; other certifications or licenses may be required during course of employment

Responsibilities

• Maintain adequate accounting system records, ensure timely completion of standard procedures (i.e., period end closing, financial statement analysis, and daily accounting transactions), and consistently enhance controls and business solutions designed to mitigate financial risk
• Prepare annual budget, financial reports, cost reports, financial forecasts, regulatory reports, and monthly milk reporting. Analyze variances and determine reasons and explanations. Interface with leadership, regulators, and government agencies as necessary
• Direct monthly general ledger closing process, ensure completion of journal entries, and manage report completion, including purchase price variance analysis, production variance analysis, cost savings, balance sheet reconciliations, and spending analysis
• Prepare and distribute periodic plant/area/group financial analysis or business summaries, including insightful commentaries detailing issues, opportunities, and action plans

Skills

GAAP

Excel

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. seeks a senior finance leader for the Belvidere, IL area to oversee all financial aspects of the site, including analysis, forecasts, budgeting, and reporting, while ensuring compliance with DFA policies and coordination with enterprise-wide departments.

The role requires a strong GAAP background, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills, with 8+ years in finance. A CPA or CMA is preferred.