Assistant Controller

As a leading manufacturer in the frozen food industry, we create delicious, high-quality frozen foods that make it easy for families across North America to live healthy, balanced lives.
We currently operate nine factories and one main office domestically in the United States. With over 2,800 employees working around the clock, we serve as a brand leader across all categories of frozen foods.
Our products span across the largest categories of ethnic frozen foods ranging from Mexican to Italian to Asian across every distribution channel including foodservice, grocery, warehouse club, and custom manufacturing. From incredible Umami sauces to delicious Umami seasoning, you can count on quality with every Umami product.

Day 1 Eligibility
Company cost sharing for medical, dental and vision
100% company paid Life and Disability Insurance
Company contribution to a Health Savings Account
We offer a competitive 401(k) plan with a generous company match of up to 4.5% with no vesting schedule.
Both your money and company match money are 100% vested immediately upon enrollment.

The Assistant Controller is responsible for direction and guidance for all plant accounting functions, in accordance with corporate and IFRS guidelines. The Assistant Controller prepares financial reports and renders advice & assistance to management teams regarding the plant’s financial affairs. The Assistant Controller works directly with the plant’s General Manager and Senior Director Operations Finance to drive operational financial performance. Provides oversight on plant financials. Directs and leads the accounting department. Ensures Company assets are properly safeguarded.

Position Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This position supports the Plant Controller in directing, supervising and training the accounting support team
Key financial business partner to plant leadership, operational teams, and corporate finance
Preparation of meaningful financial reporting and analysis in all areas of operations with the focus on delivering insights toward cost drivers
Provide management with timely reviews of the operation’s financial status and progress in its various programs and activities
Supervises maintenance of ledgers, inventory records of raw materials, packaging, finished goods, spare parts, fixed assets and related accounting reports, files and documents; ensures all accounting functions are performed accurately and on a timely basis, in accordance with IFRS and company procedures
Participates in capital planning and tracking of projects
Responsible for assisting with the annual budget process as directed by the Plant Controller in all areas including plant labor, overhead, product costing, and etc.
Perform trend analysis and provide information on potential financial risks or opportunities and complete commentary notes on operations results
Review cost estimates of new products/processes
Partner with supply chain/warehousing to manage inventory, including cycle counting, troubleshooting, process improvement, and vendor relations
Instrumental in the monthly/annual financial close process
Support Plant Controller with internal/external audit requests
Assist in developing departmental plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
Collaboratively perform other duties as needed to support the goals of the company
Represents the Company in dealings with vendors and government agencies, as assigned

Position Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, or related field
Three (3) to five (5) or more years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in a high-paced manufacturing environment. Experience in a food manufacturing environment preferred.
Broad business experience, preferred experience in manufacturing accounting
Ability to build relationships with others, to lead and direct the work of others and themselves
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with expert level skills in Excel and Power Point. Knowledge of SAP or JD Edwards preferred.