Regional Controller

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Blue Mountain (MS); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Parental leave

PTO & holidays

Health & dental coverage

Wellness reimbursement

Merit increases

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking an experienced finance leader to manage accounting and financial reporting for multiple manufacturing locations in the Central Region. You will partner with Plant Managers to support KPI reporting, cost analysis, forecasting, and operational decision-making across each facility.

The role requires GAAP and SOX compliance, leading plant accounting teams, and driving cost control across labor, materials, and overhead.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing accounting or plant finance.
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong cost accounting and operational finance background.
• Experience in SOX-controlled environments preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills and JD Edwards ERP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close across multiple plants.
• Own plant financial performance, including analysis, cost monitoring, and identification of savings opportunities.
• Partner with Plant Managers on budgets, forecasts, and daily KPI reporting.
• Drive variance analysis across labor, materials, and overhead.
• Oversee capital projects, including tracking, reporting, and ROI analysis.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls.
• Strengthen financial processes and controls across all sites.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting.
• Lead and develop plant-level accounting and finance teammates.
• Serve as a finance business partner to operations, translating financial information into actionable insights.

Skills

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards ERP

ERP systems

Job description

Locations: Blue Mountain, MS | Ripley, MS | Mounds, IL

Work Model: Onsite (Monday - Friday)

Position Summary

This position leads accounting and finance activities for multiple manufacturing locations in the Central Region. The role is responsible for financial reporting, plant performance analysis, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and SOX requirements.

The position partners directly with Plant Managers to support daily KPI reporting, cost analysis, forecasting, and operational decision-making across each facility.

The Opportunity

• Serve as the financial leader across multiple manufacturing sites
• Partner directly with Plant Managers to support performance, cost control, and decision-making
• Own plant financials and drive insights across labor, materials, and overhead
• Lead and develop plant-level accounting and finance teams
• Join a stable, growing manufacturing company with long-term investment in operations and strong leadership visibility

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close across multiple plants
• Own plant financial performance, including analysis, cost monitoring, and identification of savings opportunities
• Partner with Plant Managers on budgets, forecasts, and daily KPI reporting
• Drive variance analysis across labor, materials, and overhead
• Oversee capital projects, including tracking, reporting, and ROI analysis
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal controls
• Strengthen financial processes and controls across all sites
• Support audits and regulatory reporting
• Lead and develop plant-level accounting and finance teammates
• Serve as a finance business partner to operations, translating financial information into actionable insights

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• 5-8 years of experience in manufacturing accounting or plant finance
• 3+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong cost accounting and operational finance background
• Experience working in SOX-controlled environments preferred
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (JD Edwards a plus)
• Comfortable working directly in plant environments
• This position is based onsite at active manufacturing and mine facilities
• Regular presence in processing, packaging, warehouse, and supply areas
• May involve walking, climbing, and working in varying conditions (heat, noise, uneven terrain)
• PPE required during plant walkthroughs, including steel toe shoes and additional protective equipment

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation + annual bonus opportunity
• 401(k) with 6% company match
• Paid parental leave, PTO, and holidays
• Employer-supported health and dental coverage
• Fitness and wellness reimbursement
• Annual merit increase opportunity
• Career growth through leadership exposure and operational partnership
• Stable, growing business with long-term investment in operations

About Oil-Dri

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is a leading specialty minerals manufacturer serving consumer and business‑to‑business markets. We offer the stability of an established manufacturing company with the visibility, ownership, and direct impact of a more closely connected organization. Our teammates help Create Value From Sorbent Minerals every day.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Oil-Dri is committed to providing equal opportunity for all teammates and qualified candidates without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, mental or physical disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.