Senior Plant Finance & Operations Leader

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

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.