Lactalis American Group · 1 day ago
Senior Controller
Buffalo, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$100K/yr - $125K/yr
7+ years expLactalis American Group, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Senior Controller. The Senior Controller serves as a key member of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for overseeing all of the plant’s financial and accounting functions in accordance with corporate procedures and policies.
DairyFood and Beverage
Hiring Manager
Patrick Gallanis
Responsibilities
Build and maintain financial standards (BOMs)
Report and present the manufacturing operation’s weekly/monthly financial results, risks, and opportunities to key stakeholders in a timely and accurate manner
Oversee the month-end close process, including variance analysis to both budget and prior year
Oversee and provide cost forecasting & analysis, and productivity pipeline accuracy and analysis
Provide thought leadership and insight on the achievement of plant key performance metrics with a strong focus on cost reduction and improved operational efficiencies
Support the plant manager and other department managers to provide, coordinate, and challenge action plans for each of the technical indicators to achieve the targeted technical and financial commitments (Mass balance and Raw Material analysis, semi-finished and finished good losses, people organization and productivity, line efficiencies, expenses, received/paid difference for milk)
Lead the annual operating budget process and consolidation, partnering with, while also challenging, plant leadership, the Vice President of Manufacturing, and corporate Finance/Management Control
Coordinate Internal Control self-assessment audits and manage all internal/external audits
Lead corporate initiatives within the plant and lead process improvements
Provide oversight, guidance, and control over plant Capital projects, including tracking milestone dates and percentages spent
Support corporate finance as required with respect to projects including capital appropriations and plant utilization/capacity/asset management opportunities
Manage and develop direct reports within the finance department, directing day-to-day duties and holding departmental meetings to communicate plant happenings
Develop strong plant knowledge of the operation, the various components, raw materials, processing, and warehousing
Set up and monitor various reports and systems that measure the performance of the plant, flagging deviations from established targets and performing gap analysis
Work closely with management in reporting and improving results, including the Monthly Operating Report
Interpret the General Ledger and compare it to the Monthly Operating Report
Work on monthly closing activities and reports as required
Analyze variances in actual versus budget expenses
Responsibility for maintenance parts valuation on a weekly, monthly, and yearly basis
Oversee all purchasing and expenses for the operation
Assist with preparing the facility budget presentation and reports the weekly and monthly performance of the plant
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree is required
7+ years of Finance or Accounting Management experience is required
3+ years of general accounting experience required; budget preparation a plus
5+ years of supervisory or management experience
Preferred
Majors in Finance, Business, or Accounting are preferred
A master's degree is favorable
The following certification is preferred for this role: CPA, CMA, etc
Food Plant experience highly preferred
Strong working knowledge of manufacturing operations, product costing and systems
Demonstrated project and change management abilities
Excellent ability to work in a cross-functional team environment
Extensive practical systems knowledge (SAP/Other costing systems, advanced Excel)
Strong attention to detail and drive for results
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent analytical, leadership, and communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
Benefits
Comprehensive Total Rewards Program
Affordable benefits and coverage options
Support insurance costs significantly
Contribute generously to retirement plans
Paid Time Off from day one
Training and development opportunities
Education Reimbursement
Company
Lactalis American Group
Lactalis American Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces and supplies cheese in North America.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jean-Luc BRUANDET
President & CEO Lactalis American Group
Tim D.
Chief Financial Officer
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