Plant Controller

1 month ago


Guelph ON, Canada Danone Full time

Danone North America is building a stand-alone structure for our Premium Organic Dairy business operations (PD+). The following role is intended to support that business as a ground floor opportunity supporting these exciting brands in a new context. This is a unique opportunity to join an outstanding business, with the iconic Horizon Organic brand and the innovative Wallaby yogurt brand, a distinctive premium, organic portfolio with a long-lasting strong commitment to sustainability across its value chain.

We are currently looking to hire a Plant Controller

This is 100% onsite position, located at the Salt Lake City location.

In this role, you will be responsible for:

  • Own weekly key performance indicators and ensure their accuracy, understand and communicate impact of these measures to the business.
  • Track operations productivity projects, execution, and financial impact.
  • Perform/lead plant cost accounting functions with emphasis on month end close & forecast, material loss and labor variance analysis, spare parts, fixed assets and report preparation for use by Corporate HQ and local plant management
  • Assists plant management and HQ in the preparation, review and analysis of plant level budgets and forecasts. Responsible for generation of plant level standard cost master data.
  • Ability to find gaps in financial controls & analysis and develop effective processes, which close the respective shortfalls.
  • Responsible for the liaison and administration of plant internal controls in conjunction with Plant management including cycle and physical counts of raw material, fixed asset accuracy, spare parts, etc.
  • Lead external auditors regarding matters of plant operations and support local tax audits.
  • Review and approve monthly reconciliations for submission to corporate consolidation.
  • Ability to multi task and effectively prioritize in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment.
  • Proficiency in extracting data from SAP downloading in Excel for a clear analytical review
  • Effectively communicate with several plant departments (e.g., packaging, processing, maintenance, etc.)
  • Manage purchase order process for locally procured goods & services
  • Manage and assist with special projects
  • Lead annual strategic business plan & rolling forecast for expenses based on forecasted volume
  • Perform all other assigned tasks/duties

This Position falls under Danone’s strategic portfolio review, which includes the potential sale of the Horizon Organic and Wallaby brands. An employee who accepts this role agrees to transition to a new employer in the event of a sale.

About you
  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field preferred
  • 5+ years of cost accounting experience
  • 2+ years of leadership/managerial experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong Computer skills including proficiency in MS Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). ERP Systems experience (SAP preferred)
  • Solid interpersonal, analytical and technical skills
  • The ability to communicate complex accounting information verbally and in writing.
  • Strong attention to detail, possess the ability to multi-task, prioritize, adapt and be flexible.
  • Is resilient, determined and proactively anticipates business needs
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