C.H. Guenther · 2 hours ago
Operations Finance Manager
Kansas City, KS (Baldinger Bakeries)
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$94K/yr - $174K/yr
8+ years expC.H. Guenther & Son LLC is a food manufacturing company seeking an Operations Finance Manager to provide financial leadership across multiple locations in North America. The role focuses on financial oversight for plant operations, cost management, and supporting operational decision-making through financial analysis and reporting.
Food Production
Responsibilities
The Operations Finance Manager leads financial planning, forecasting, and analytical activities for manufacturing and operations functions
The role ensures alignment with corporate objectives, financial targets, and operational priorities
The position provides financial leadership and oversight to plant accounting and cost accounting teams
The role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across manufacturing locations
The Operations Finance Manager partners closely with plant leadership and operations teams
The role analyzes labor, material, overhead, and conversion cost drivers to improve efficiency and profitability
The position ensures consistent application of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across manufacturing sites
The Operations Finance Manager oversees standard cost systems, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis
The role supports productivity and cost improvement initiatives, including labor efficiency, yield improvement, waste reduction, and overhead management
The position guides finance teams in the use of KPIs, operational metrics, and manufacturing performance indicators
The role provides financial analysis and decision support for capacity planning, production strategies, and capital investments
The Operations Finance Manager identifies opportunities for process improvements, automation, and system enhancements to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency
The role serves as a key liaison between plant finance teams, operations leadership, and corporate finance
The position coordinates and supports annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning processes for manufacturing operations
The role coaches, mentors, and develops operations finance and accounting staff
The position fosters a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
The Operations Finance Manager supports audits, internal reviews, and compliance activities
The role participates in special projects and system implementations as required
The position performs all other duties as assigned
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; CPA or MBA is preferred
The role requires a minimum of eight years of progressive accounting or finance experience
The position requires a strong background in cost accounting, inventory management, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Proficient use of a computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software
Proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP is required
The role requires strong knowledge of manufacturing and supply chain finance principles
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is required
Experience working with financial systems such as SAP is required
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills are essential
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required
The ability to influence and partner across operations, supply chain, and executive leadership is critical
The role requires the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams are required
The ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for operational stakeholders is essential
Preferred
CPA or MBA is preferred
Experience in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods is strongly preferred
Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing and distribution operations across North America is strongly preferred
Financial modeling experience is preferred
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
Retirement savings options
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance programs
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
C.H. Guenther
San Antonio-headquartered C.H.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rod Hepponstall
President – Chief Executive Officer – Board Member
Janelle Sykes
Chief Financial Officer
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