Controller

Description Kimberly Casey with Robert Half is looking for an experienced Controller to join our client's team at a high-volume manufacturing facility in Junction City, Oregon. This role is integral to the leadership team, requiring a hands-on approach to finance and accounting operations while acting as a strategic partner to plant operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring expertise in managing complex financial processes within a 24/7 manufacturing setting.

Benefits include:

8 paid holidays, PTO- 120 hours, 401K with 6% match, health insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance

Responsibilities:

• Direct the finance operations of the plant, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cost accounting, and inventory management, while leading a team of four direct reports.
• Implement and maintain rigorous inventory controls tailored to the needs of a manufacturing environment, with a preference for food production experience.
• Analyze financial data to ensure accurate reporting, promptly addressing discrepancies and ensuring compliance with regulatory and company standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including operations and production leaders, to align financial processes with continuous improvement efforts.
• Quickly adapt to and optimize existing systems in a dynamic, fast-paced production environment.
• Mentor and develop the finance and accounting team, fostering growth and excellence.
• Identify and resolve issues related to financial reporting, controls, systems, and processes to enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage month-end close routines and financial reporting, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Drive process improvement initiatives to strengthen financial controls and reporting mechanisms.
• Support audits and ensure compliance with organizational and external standards. If this is a position you are qualified for, please apply and contact Kim Casey 541-897-8218. Requirements
• Active CPA license is required.
• Minimum of 8+ years of experience as a controller in a manufacturing environment, including comprehensive inventory management responsibilities.
• Proven experience in large-scale plant accounting, ideally in a 24/7 or high-output production operation.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and ambiguity.
• Proficiency in Excel and financial systems, with demonstrated expertise in accounting processes.
• Ability to adapt quickly to complex and evolving environments, providing immediate value.
• Exceptional collaboration skills, with a track record of building effective relationships across all levels of an organization.
• Experience in the food manufacturing industry is highly desirable.

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