Senior Manager, Operations Finance

Saputo, Inc.; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 107,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to oversee plant accounting across multiple facilities in Minnesota.

You will manage monthly cycles, variance analysis, and forecasting while partnering with plant leadership on financial performance and decision making. The role requires at least 4 years in manufacturing accounting, strong leadership and SAP/MS Excel skills, and willingness to travel up to 50% with overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 4 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; dairy processing background preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite; SAP system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple plants monthly accounting cycles, including accrual review, journal entries, and variance reporting.
• Review multiple plants weekly forecast and monthly financial reporting; provide financial storytelling of plant performance.
• Advise plant leadership on financial performance and business decisions; communicate data for sound decisions.
• Oversee inventory processes across plants to ensure accuracy and adherence to policy; mentor accounting teams.
• Support ERP functions related to inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, and material balancing.
• Lead project teams to create efficiencies, standardization, and improvements to processes.
• Prepare additional reporting for senior leadership as required; collaborate across departments and sister plants.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Interpersonal

Supervisory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best? How you will make contributions that matter... Oversee multiple plants accounting functions and ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting data. Oversee multiple plants monthly accounting cycles, inclusive of review of accruals, journal entries and variance reporting. Responsible for reviewing multiple plants weekly forecast and monthly financial reporting; including explanations and financial story of plant’s performance. Business advisor to multiple plant’s leadership team regarding the financial performance. Analyze, interpret and communicate data needed for sound business and financial decision-making. Understand multiple plants business process and flow as it impacts plant’s financials. Oversee multiple plants inventory process to ensure accuracy of inventory and adherence to corporate policy. Mentor and develop multiple plants accounting team to maximize team performance. Responsible for reviewing multiple plants annual budget; including monitoring and creating standardization between plants. Support multiple plants on ERP functions as it relates to inventory, purchasing, accounts payable, and raw material balancing. Lead project team to create efficiencies, standardization, and alignment for operational accounting. In addition, reviewing, auditing, and optimizing current processes to validate they are effective and to provide continues improvement to the team. Create and prepare additional reporting as required by senior leadership. Communicate, interact, and problem solve effectively with all personnel, all departments, sister plants and all levels of management to ensure the smooth operation of the process. Perform miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary. You are best suited for the role if you… Values that align with the Saputo culture: efficiency through simplicity, family environment, ownership and commitment, hands on approach, passion. Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, business or related field, or equivalent experience. Minimum 4 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment required; dairy processing background preferred. Proficient computer skills in MS Office Suite required, especially Excel. In addition, SAP system preferred. Must possess strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills. Must be detail-oriented, possess good time management and be able to multi-task. Ability to lead, influence, motivate people, and promote quality, safety, and teamwork. Ability to work flexible hours - weekends and holidays. Travel up to 50% with overnight required. We support and care for our employees by providing them with… Development opportunities that enhance their career fulfillment Meaningful compensation & benefits that help them care for their families Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products Salary Range: $107,350 to $140,895 Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training. In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre, Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help. Accessibility Saputo Cheese USA Inc. endeavors to make Saputo.com/careers accessible to all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Human Resources at 214-863-2300 or email [e-mail]. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications. EEO Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you'd like more information on your EEO rights under law, please visit www.EEOC.gov. California Applicant Privacy Notice (CCPA) To review the Saputo Cheese USA Inc. Privacy Notice for California applicants, please visit our Corporate website associated section by clicking here (English) or here (Spanish). Making Good Food Is Our Passion, and we do it responsibly. Our caring teams process about 10 billion litres of milk annually into a diversified range of dairy and dairy alternative products sold in over 50 countries. With 54 manufacturing facilities and over 18,100 employees, we operate our leading business in Canada, the USA, Australia, and the United Kingdom. All dairy processors have access to the same raw material and equipment; what distinguishes us is our can-do spirit and our diverse, inclusive work culture that empowers employees to grow in their own way. Stay in touch! Follow the hashtag #OurBestIsMadeOfYours on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.