Controller

Controller



Position: Controller (Multi-Sites, Multi Companies) Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Company: Bundy Baking Solutions Location : On-site 417 East Water Street, Urbana, OH 43078 Controller (Manufacturing / Multi-site) Position Summary The Controller is responsible for month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. This role reports to the Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for supporting multiple businesses. The Controller will also be part of a team that creates and implements policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate. The Controller maintains a strong business partner relationship with operations and commercial leadership teams responsible for the various businesses, analyzing costs, improving profitability, and driving process efficiencies. Strong leadership, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems are required. Confidentiality and sound judgment are essential. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Leadership & Team Management

• Supervise, train, and develop accounting staff across multiple entities or locations
• Lead by example in demonstrating our core values (CREED)
• Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluations
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Accounting Operations

• Oversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash application processes across multiple companies
• Review and approve transaction coding to ensure proper general ledger classification by entity and division
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations
• Oversee customer billing, vendor payments, and deposit activities across business units
• Approve check runs and ACH transactions

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Responsible for inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
• Responsible for managing and reviewing standard costing, cost roll-ups, and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and partner with plant leadership to address issues
• Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Support production reporting, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives

Financial Close & Reporting

• Responsible for month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results
• Allocate costs between the business as appropriate
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including cash flows, variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and operations teams

Compliance, Controls & Audits

• Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all entities
• Maintain documentation of accounting processes and procedures

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with sales, operations, supply chain, and plant managers to improve financial performance
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements (ERP optimization)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Streamline workflows across entities to improve efficiency and scalability

Confidentiality

• Protect the organization by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial, operational, and personnel information

Knowledge and Ability

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required (CPA or CMA preferred)
• 5+ years Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• 3+ years of supervisor or management experiences with direct reports
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity accounting structures
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Macola and SAP preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and consolidations
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively; high-level organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and execute multiple actions in a timely and effective manner
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, multi-plant environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across plants and corporate teams
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team to meet critical deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights

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