Plant Controller - Manufacturing Operations

Join the California Dairies, Inc. (CDI) team, a farmer-owned cooperative dedicated to sustainably producing the highest quality dairy products while fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration. CDI products are delivered locally and around the world. Our state-of-the-art Extended Shelf Life (ESL) and Aseptic Ultra High Temperature (UHT) dairy bottling facility, Valley Natural Beverages, produces premium beverages in various formats, and these shelf-stable products are shipped globally. We encourage you to be part of our team that's shaping the future of dairy, right from the heart of California!

Our commitment to CDI employees :

We believe in valuing our team with a total rewards package that goes beyond the basics. You'll find we offer competitive pay and incentive programs designed to recognize and reward your contributions. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits , generous paid time off, sick days & holidays , retirement plans designed to secure your future. We don't stop there. We've also cultivated a variety of valuable programs focused on your personal well-being and professional growth , ensuring you have the support you need to both inside and outside of work.

Job Summary

The Plant Controller II is the lead financial position at a production facility for California Dairies, Inc. This position is responsible for all the accounting activities at the plant. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, timely and accurate recording of daily production of all finished goods product lines, ensuring accurate inventories of finished goods, recording of daily receipts of milk and other fluid dairy products, recording of daily sales and transfers of all fluid dairy products, and KPI reporting. Additional responsibilities will include annual budgeting, production forecasting, bills of materials analysis, financial variance analysis, and cost accounting. The Plant Controller II reports to the Group Controller - Operations and has direct supervisory responsibility for a staff at the facility.

Essential Functions

General Ledger Oversight

• Demonstrate extensive expertise in managing the general ledger, ensuring the integrity and accuracy of financial data.
• Lead timely preparation, analysis, and posting of journal entries, ensuring alignment with accounting standards and corporate policies.
• Lead comprehensive account reconciliations and execute all aspects of the month-end and year-end closing processes with precision and adherence to accounting standards.

Cost Accounting

Budgeting & Forecasting

Performance Reporting & Operational Analysis

Internal Controls

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead :

Guide :

Support :

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and / or Experience

Language Skills

English is required as the written and spoken language.

Equipment

Personal protective equipment including, but not limited to hearing protection, bump caps, hair and beard nets, gloves, and safety glasses must be used in the performance of duties. Proper lifting techniques must be employed at all times.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The company will make reasonable accommodations that do not cause an undue hardship if such an accommodation enables individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The work is mostly performed in an office environment.

ADA / FEHA

The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Physical Demands

The physical requirements outlined here represent those necessary for successful performance of this position's core responsibilities. Upon request, the company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these fundamental job duties, provided such accommodations do not create an undue burden on the organization.

Sitting / Standing / Walking : Stands, walks and sits during completion of job responsibilities.

Lifting / Carrying : Occasional lifting requirements as job demands. Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs. on an occasional basis.

Pushing / Pulling : Occasional pushing or pulling requirements.

Bending / Stooping : Occasional bending and stooping requirements.

Squatting / Kneeling / Crawling : Occasional kneeling or crawling requirements.

Twisting / Turning : Ongoing twisting or turning requirements.

Climbing / Balancing : Climbing and balancing is required during plant inspections, and other related job requirements.

Reaching : Ongoing reaching requirements associated with job requirements.

Grasping / Manipulating : Grasping and manipulating of papers, objects, and equipment will be required. Ability to keyboard for data input will be required on an ongoing basis.

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