Plant Controller/Financial Operations Manager

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt Employment Type: Full Time

Description: The Financial Operations Manager/Plant Controller analyzes operations from a financial perspective and gives recommendations to plant management for efficiency improvements, cost savings, and profit improvement with the ultimate goal of higher facility profitability and increased capacity. This position also manages and coordinates all external pricing and offers the opportunity to engage as a true business partner with operations and support departments. Additionally, this position helps to drive plant strategy, focus, and alignment around Bama's Key strategic intentions. This position reports to the Plant Director with dotted line accountability to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.

Essential Job Functions/Job Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting with 5 years' experience.
  • Previous food or manufacturing industry experience preferred.
  • Public and/or cost accounting experience preferred.
• Required Skills:
• Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company.
• Passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry.
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems.
• Detail oriented.
• Self-starter mindset, ability manage time and operate with minimal direct supervision.
• Encourage a win/win team environment where everyone is heard equally.
• Interact with Operations teams and visit Bama's facilities on a regular basis.
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Provide leadership in planning and prioritization.
• Possess the appropriate educational experience or job-related experience to perform the role.
• Promote, embrace, and celebrate diversity and champion diversity initiatives.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, as well as excellent time and project management skills.
• Ability to focus on accuracy of details, while understanding the impact from a "big picture" perspective.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and query design.

*** Bama is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce ***