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Regional Plant Controller

Sunny Sky Products
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 2/22/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/21/2025

Sunny Sky Products is a leading manufacturer of innovative beverage solutions, offering hot, cold, frozen, and beverage enhancer products for the convenience store and foodservice industries. Our commitment to quality, operational excellence, and financial integrity ensures sustainable growth and long-term success. As we continue to expand, we are seeking a strategic and results-driven Regional Plant Controller to oversee financial operations across multiple manufacturing facilities.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, the Regional Plant Controller will oversee financial reporting, cost control, budgeting, and operational efficiency for multiple manufacturing facilities. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring accurate financial performance analysis while working closely with plant leadership to drive business decisions that align with the company's objectives. The ideal candidate will be a strategic financial leader with a strong background in manufacturing finance and multi-plant operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis

  • Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for assigned plants.
  • Oversee key financial processes, including :
  • Dairy and Orange Juice reporting
  • Inventory activities
  • Product margin and variance review
  • Fixed asset management
  • Direct plant expense accruals & prepayments
  • Monthly operational reviews
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
  • Conduct variance analysis to explain discrepancies between actual results, budgets, and forecasts.

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • Lead COGS budgeting and forecasting for regional plants.
  • Work closely with plant management to develop realistic financial plans.
  • Track and monitor performance against budgets, providing insights to improve results.
  • Cost Management

  • Analyze production costs, overhead, and variances to identify cost-saving opportunities.
  • Implement and oversee cost-control measures, including :
  • Physical count process implementation and analysis
  • Inventory obsolescence & provisions
  • Provide detailed cost analyses to support pricing decisions.
  • Operational Support

  • Partner with plant managers to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
  • Support capital expenditure planning, ROI analysis, and post-investment reviews.
  • Participate in manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure financial and operational success.
  • Compliance & Internal Controls

  • Ensure adherence to internal controls and corporate policies.
  • Support audits by working with the Corporate Controller and Finance team to provide accurate and timely responses.
  • Team Leadership

  • Supervise, mentor, and develop plant-level accounting personnel within the region.
  • Foster collaboration between finance and operational teams to align financial goals with business strategies.
  • Strategic Initiatives

  • Act as a financial advisor to the Plant Managers, Director of Manufacturing, VP of Operations, Corporate Controller, and leadership team.
  • Provide insights into market trends, risks, and opportunities affecting the region.
  • Drive standardization and automation of financial processes across all plants.
  • Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience (CPA or CMA preferred).
  • Minimum 7-10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in manufacturing.
  • Experience managing multi-plant or regional finance operations is highly desirable.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting principles.
  • Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP S4 HANA preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
  • Familiarity with business intelligence tools is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Proven leadership and team management experience.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • For more information about our company please visit our website at

    Sunny Sky Products is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

    Salary : $120,000

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