Site Controller

Compass Minerals; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits starting Day 1

11 paid holidays + floating holiday

Competitive PTO

1 week sick time

401(k) with company match

Education reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Compass Minerals, a leading salt and mineral company, seeks a Site Controller in Ogden, UT. The role leads site finance and accounting, partnering with operations to drive profitability and cost optimization. You will manage budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls while influencing strategic capital decisions.

The ideal candidate has manufacturing finance leadership experience, strong ERP knowledge, and excellent communication to collaborate with site leadership and corporate teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 8+ years in manufacturing finance
• Experience as a Controller, Plant Controller, Site Controller, or similar leadership role
• CPA, CMA or other relevant certification preferred
• Strong ERP and internal controls knowledge

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance leader for the production site.
• Act as the primary liaison between site operations and Corporate Finance and Accounting.
• Support profitability, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives with financial guidance.
• Lead financial reviews, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations.
• Present forecasts, financial results, and variance analyses to leadership.

Skills

Manufacturing finance leadership

Operational partnership

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Explore the Potential of Being Part of Something Clearly Essential

Compass Minerals (NYSE: CMP) is a leading global provider of essential minerals focused on safely delivering where and when it matters to help solve nature’s challenges for customers and communities. The company’s salt products help keep roadways safe during winter weather and are used in numerous other consumer, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Its plant nutrition products help improve the quality and yield of crops while supporting sustainable agriculture. Compass Minerals operates 11 production and packaging facilities with more than 1,800 employees throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K. Visit compassminerals.com for more information about the company and its products.

We are seeking a Site Controller to join our team in Ogden, UT. This role serves as the senior finance leader for an assigned production site and acts as an extension of Corporate Finance, Accounting, and FP&A. The Site Controller is responsible for leading all site finance and accounting activities, including financial planning and analysis, general accounting, cost accounting, financial reporting, internal controls, budgeting, forecasting, and operational business partnership.

As a key member of the site leadership team, this position partners closely with operations leaders to drive financial performance, support productivity and operational excellence initiatives, optimize costs, and evaluate capital investments. The ideal candidate will bring strong manufacturing finance expertise, leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.

Why Join Compass Minerals?

We Offer a Competitive Compensation And Benefits Package, Including

• Relocation assistance provided for qualified candidates
• Benefits starting Day 1
• 11 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Competitive PTO package
• 1 week sick time (subject to applicable state and local laws)
• 401(k) with company match
• Employee Education Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bonus opportunities for eligible positions

Key Responsibilities

Operations Business Partnership

• Serve as the senior finance leader for the production site, partnering closely with site leadership to achieve operational and financial objectives.
• Act as the primary liaison between site operations and Corporate Finance and Accounting, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals, financial commitments, and reporting requirements.
• Support profitability, productivity, and operational excellence initiatives by providing financial guidance and promoting data-driven decision-making.
• Lead financial reviews, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to site and corporate leadership.
• Present forecasts, financial results, and variance analyses while translating complex financial and operational information into meaningful business insights.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead annual budgeting, recurring forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and performance reports that connect operational drivers to financial outcomes.
• Analyze business performance and explain forecast, budget, and period-over-period variances.
• Identify performance trends, risks, and opportunities and recommend actions to improve results.
• Drive forecast accuracy and support strategic planning efforts.
• Provide financial leadership for capital investments, productivity initiatives, and operational improvement projects, including business case development, ROI analysis, and post-investment reviews.

Manufacturing Finance & Accounting

• Lead all site accounting activities, including general accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Analyze manufacturing performance through labor, material, inventory, overhead, productivity, and cost variance reporting.
• Maintain the integrity of standard costing, inventory valuation, and related financial records.
• Support internal and external audits while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and reporting requirements.
• Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls and financial processes to mitigate operational, financial, and compliance risks.
• Ensure timely documentation, execution, and maintenance of internal controls in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop site finance and accounting team members.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and performance management.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and business partnership.
• Promote standardized processes, reporting, and best practices across the finance and accounting organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience as a Controller, Plant Controller, Site Controller, or similar manufacturing finance leadership role.
• Strong expertise in financial planning and analysis, manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and internal controls.
• Demonstrated ability to partner effectively with operations leadership and influence business decisions.
• Experience leading, developing, and mentoring accounting and finance teams.
• Strong ERP systems, financial systems, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations.
• Strong background in capital project evaluation and investment analysis.
• Experience driving process improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance, audit readiness, and corporate governance practices.
• Experience working within publicly traded or complex industrial organizations.

Physical Requirements

This position is primarily office-based but may require time spent in a manufacturing environment. Regular use of computers and standard office equipment is required. Employees may occasionally be required to stand, walk production facilities, and travel between sites as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Compass Minerals is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. The company is firmly committed to making all employment-related decisions without regard to race, ancestry, ethnicity, color, religious creed or belief, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy and breastfeeding), age, military or veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. To request reasonable accommodations, email [e-mail] or call 913-344-9200. Learn more about equal employment opportunity laws at dol.gov.