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Job Description

We Create Products and Brands That People Trust to Clean, Sanitize, and Protect Their Homes and Pools

When you join KIK Consumer Products, you're joining a team that cares about the work we do and also about each other. We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America's largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.

Your Role at KIK

The Plant Controller reports to the Divisional Controller and serves as the onsite finance leader and strategic business partner to plant operations. This role leads planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while ensuring compliance with corporate policies and GAAP standards. By translating financial data into clear business insights, the Plant Controller drives operational performance, strengthens cost control, and improves site results. This position partners closely with plant leadership and offers visibility to senior management, creating meaningful opportunity for impact and growth.

What You'll Do

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close in accordance with GAAP
• Maintain full income statement and balance sheet responsibility for the facility
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records and internal controls

Business Partnership & Analysis

• Provide daily and weekly financial reporting on production and spending metrics to the Plant Manager and leadership team
• Deliver operational financial analysis to corporate and plant stakeholders
• Develop actionable recommendations to improve profitability and performance
• Prepare ad hoc financial reporting and analysis as requested

Cost & Inventory Management

• Manage inventory controls, including cycle counts, obsolescence monitoring, and inventory turns analysis
• Analyze production standards and investigate variances (labor, material, overhead)
• Support operational teams in identifying cost reduction opportunities

Planning & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budget and monthly forecast process
• Compare actual performance against budget, prior year, and forecasts
• Identify risks and opportunities and communicate proactive solutions

Assets & Compliance

• Track and safeguard fixed assets
• Support audits and prepare reports for regulatory and corporate requirements
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• 3 or more years of accounting or finance experience in a manufacturing environment
• CPA preferred
• Experience in CPG operational accounting strongly preferred
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and financial presentation skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate with operations leadership
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ERP experience required - Oracle JDE preferred
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What You Will Get

KIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. This position has a base salary range of $115,000 - $150,000 plus an annual incentive bonus or commission target (delete if not applicable). The actual salary may vary based upon several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills/experience, time in the role, business line, and geographic/office location.

About KIK

We create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America's largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. We are also the #1 producer in North America of store-brand bleach and a leading private-label provider of laundry detergent and additives, dishwashing products, general-purpose cleaning, and other home care products.

Our global team of over 2,300 employees drives our capabilities in product development, product formulation, strategic sourcing, manufacturing, packaging design, brand marketing, project management, quality assurance, compliance, distribution, and logistics.

Our organization is constantly evolving and is driven by a set of "One KIK" values - a dedication to following through on commitments in a customer-focused, profit-motivated way; while never compromising on safety, ethics, or integrity.

KIK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. KIK does not discriminate against qualified applicants or employees based on race, color, age, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or uniformed services status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

KIK is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the job, please contact Human Resources immediately.

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