Senior Manager - Plant Finance & Operations

Saputo Inc.; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions across multiple plants in California.

You will manage monthly close, accruals, journal entries and variance analysis, and provide financial insight to plant leadership. You will mentor accounting teams, drive ERP-related improvements in inventory, purchasing, AP and raw material balancing, and collaborate with senior leadership to standardize processes and improve efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field is required.
• Minimum 4 years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; dairy preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, especially Excel; SAP system preferred.
• Must possess strong leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communication and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple plants accounting functions and ensure accuracy and integrity of accounting data.
• Oversee multiple plants monthly accounting cycles, including review of accruals, journal entries and variance reporting.
• Review multiple plants weekly forecast and monthly financial reporting with explanations and the financial story of plant performance.
• Mentor and develop multiple plants accounting team to maximize performance.
• Lead project teams to create efficiencies, standardization, and alignment for operational accounting.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Excel proficiency

SAP knowledge

Data analysis

Communication skills

Time management

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, business or related field

Tools

SAP system

MS Office Suite

Job description

Saputo Cheese USA Inc. is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee accounting functions across multiple plants in California.

You will manage monthly close, accruals, journal entries and variance analysis, and provide financial insight to plant leadership. You will mentor accounting teams, drive ERP-related improvements in inventory, purchasing, AP and raw material balancing, and collaborate with senior leadership to standardize processes and improve efficiency.