Plant Controller

Controller Position at 1440 Foods

1440 Foods is a sports and active nutrition company on a mission to help energize people to unleash their potential with a focused portfolio of accessible, great-tasting health and wellness brands: Pure Protein nutrition bars; and Body Fortress high efficacy protein powders; MET-Rx high-performance meal replacements; and FitCrunch delicious high protein snacks. Join our fun, fast-paced company to be a part of growing 1440 Foods into the future!

The Controller will be a key member of our manufacturing leadership team and play a pivotal role in day to day financial operations of the plant ensuring financial transparency, accuracy, and accountability across the manufacturing operations and co-own the plant P&L. Through strategic financial planning, analysis, and process optimization, the Controller will contribute to the overall profitability and growth of the organization.

Job Responsibilities

Financial Analysis

• Serve as the main point of contact for monthly financial forecasts, including cash forecast, inventory forecast, plant P&L analysis, and site planning with volume forecasts for long-term profitability planning.
• Develop and monitor the 5-year capital expenditure plan and track the execution of the current year's spending.

Financial Planning

• Act as the go-to resource for analysis on plant spending and identify opportunities for loss reduction and improvement.
• Conduct spend analysis on all indirect and conversion costs and analyze lead times to identify areas for improvement.

Financial Compliance and Transactions

• Lead and coordinate the financial compliance process at the plant, including cycle counts, reporting accuracy, and cost accounting for the site.
• Assist with financial transactions including payroll, payment assistance for vendors, cash flow forecasting, monthly close process, inventory management and cost accounting.

Financial Reporting

• Build out weekly and monthly reporting structures with the team.
• Design appropriate presentations to present financial information to executive leadership, including monthly and annual presentations to internal plant stakeholders and executive leaders.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

• Maintain accurate and organized financial records as required by law.
• Lead compliance efforts and gather information to ensure all relevant state incentives are captured and the necessary information is provided to obtain relevant tax credits.
• Consolidate plant metrics and integrate them into the relevant corporate structure.

Collaboration with Cross-Functional Teams

• Work closely with department heads and managers to understand their needs and drive the business forward.
• Promote an inclusive environment where all departments collaborate to support production costs.

Systems Maintenance

• Learn and develop processes for the financial system (NetSuite) to ensure financial accuracy in BOMs, financial reporting, and maintain the integrity of all financial reporting systems.
• Oversee the execution of the HRIS system for payroll assistance and benefits payout and maintain the system's integrity.

Plant Leadership

• Serve as a plant leader to develop and foster a positive culture.
• Conduct daily manufacturing GEMBA walks.
• Lead and coach production and plant employees to understand key KPIs and financial metrics.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Knowledge of financial and financial reporting best practices.
• Ability to develop and implement financial controls.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to challenge numbers and reporting.
• Ability to resolve reporting and financial system issues.
• Passion for manufacturing and willingness to support cross functional teams while designing robust financial processes.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business finance or related field
• Proven experience (7+ years) in a manufacturing environment for financial analysis
• Experience in managing capital projects and assist in the project tracking for a plant build-out.

Work Environment

• Exposure to both the office setting and food manufacturing facility.
• Significant amount of time working at a computer station
• Occasional visits to various areas of the manufacturing floor
• Must wear required PPE while in all manufacturing areas.
• Moving parts and machinery are present in the plant.