Site Controller - Finance & Cost Optimization Lead

Dairy Farmers of America; Wilbraham (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a strategic Site Controller to lead the facility's financial operations, partnering closely with plant leadership to drive reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and internal controls.

You will oversee month‑end close, analyze performance and variances, coordinate asset management and cost savings initiatives, and develop a high‑performing finance team while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting and cost accounting.
• Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead site financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and month-end close activities
• Analyze financial performance, costs, variances, and profit improvement opportunities
• Ensure accuracy of accounting records, inventory, accounts payable/receivable, fixed assets, and internal controls
• Partner with operations leadership to drive efficiencies and cost savings initiatives
• Prepare and communicate financial reports, forecasts, and business recommendations
• Support regulatory compliance and asset protection efforts
• Lead, coach, and develop team members as applicable

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Cost accounting

Advanced Excel

Leadership experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience

CPA or CMA preferred

Job description

Dairy Farmers of America seeks a strategic Site Controller to lead the facility's financial operations, partnering closely with plant leadership to drive reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost analysis and internal controls.

You will oversee month‑end close, analyze performance and variances, coordinate asset management and cost savings initiatives, and develop a high‑performing finance team while ensuring regulatory compliance.