Financial Controller

Position: Controller (Multi-Sites, Multi Companies)Reports to: Chief Financial OfficerCompany: Bundy Baking SolutionsLocationOn-site – 417 East Water Street, Urbana, OH 43078All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.Controller (Manufacturing / Multi-site)Position SummaryThe 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 ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team ManagementSupervise, train, and develop accounting staff across multiple entities or locationsLead by example in demonstrating our core values (CREED)Establish performance expectations, provide coaching, and conduct performance evaluationsPromote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaborationAccounting OperationsOversee Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and cash application processes across multiple companiesReview and approve transaction coding to ensure proper general ledger classification by entity and divisionManage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminationsOversee customer billing, vendor payments, and deposit activities across business unitsApprove check runs and ACH transactionsManufacturing & Cost AccountingResponsible for inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goodsResponsible for managing and reviewing standard costing, cost roll-ups, and bill of materials (BOM) accuracyAnalyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and partner with plant leadership to address issuesMonitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventory processesSupport production reporting, margin analysis, and cost control initiativesFinancial Close & ReportingResponsible for month-end and year-end close processesReview and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statementsEnsure timely and accurate reporting of financial resultsAllocate costs between the business as appropriatePrepare and analyze financial reports, including cash flows, variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs)Provide insights and recommendations to senior leadership and operations teamsCompliance, Controls & AuditsEstablish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assetsEnsure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all entitiesMaintain documentation of accounting processes and proceduresProcess Improvement & Cross-Functional SupportPartner with sales, operations, supply chain, and plant managers to improve financial performanceIdentify and implement process improvements and system enhancements (ERP optimization)Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiativesStreamline workflows across entities to improve efficiency and scalabilityConfidentialityProtect the organization by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial, operational, and personnel informationKnowledge and AbilityBachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, xhyhwjd or related field required (CPA or CMA preferred)5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment3+ years of supervisory or management experience with direct reportsStrong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity accounting structuresExperience with cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accountingProficiency with ERP systems (Macola and SAP preferred)Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)Experience managing intercompany transactions and consolidationsStrong leadership and team development skillsExcellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilitiesHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to think both analytically and creatively; high-level organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to prioritize and execute multiple actions in a timely and effective mannerStrong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, multi-plant environmentEffective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across plants and corporate teamsAbility to work independently as well as with a team to meet critical deadlinesDemonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficienciesStrong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights