Regional Controller

Oil-Dri Corporation of America; Blue Mountain (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% match

Health and dental coverage

PTO & holidays

Merit increases opportunities

Wellness reimbursement

Career growth

Job summary

Oil-Dri Corporation of America is seeking a Senior Finance Leader to oversee accounting and financial operations across multiple manufacturing sites in the Central Region. This role drives GAAP and SOX compliance, financial reporting, and KPI analysis in partnership with Plant Managers.

You will lead month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis, while developing plant-level accounting teams and partnering with operations to improve cost control and performance insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 5–8 years of 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 ERP systems experience (JD Edwards a plus).
• Comfortable working directly in plant environments.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Cost accounting

Excel

SOX

GAAP

ERP JD Edwards

Operations finance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Locations: Blue Mountain, MS & Ripley, MS / Mounds, IL

Compensation: competitive salary + annual bonus

Work Model: This position is based at an active mine site and requires daily onsite presence. Work conditions may include uneven terrain, climbing ladders, navigating steps, and exposure to varying weather conditions such as heat, rain, or mud. Monday - Friday required.

Regular in-person attendance consistent with the Company's established work schedule is an essential function of this position to facilitate effective collaboration, communication, and business operations.

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.