Controller

FRESH. FORWARD. FLOWERS. Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE:FLO) is not just about baking; it's about crafting moments of joy with every delicious bite. With 2024 sales of $5.1 billion, and as one of the leading producers of packaged bakery goods in the United States, Flowers Foods brings passion to the table. From the wholesome goodness of Nature's Own and Wonder to the bold and artisanal flavors of Dave's Killer Bread, the rustic goodness of Canyon Bakehouse, and the sweet delights of Tastykake, each product is a celebration of taste and quality. Beyond the oven, Flowers Foods fosters a culture that values and reflects Honesty & Integrity, Respect & Inclusion, Sustainability, Passion, and Humility. With a commitment to innovation and a recipe for success, Flowers Foods is more than a bakery - it's a delightful journey into the heart of flavor and community. Full-time employees are offered the following benefits Comprehensive health and medical benefits 401(k) Retirement savings plan Professional growth and leadership training Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave Benefits may vary depending on your work location. Rising to the Challenge: Position Responsibilities Coordinates efforts of Plant Finance accounting requirements with local departments. Assigns, directs, and monitors the efforts and activities (including training and cross-training) of local Plant Finance personnel. Responsible for the preparation, completion, and accuracy of weekly income statements. Responsible for maintaining periodic reporting (corporate and local). Responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of period, quarter, and year end accounting closing process. Analyzes balance sheet & general ledger accounts and prepares associated quarterly & annual schedules. Responsible for executing product costing for new items, updating changes, and quarter-ly costing runs. Responsible for preparation of the annual financial planning process including operating and capital budgets. Responsible for preparation of personal property tax and business license filings. Responsible for oversight of all cash and bank accounts in conjunction with Record to Report and Shared Services responsibilities. Ensures that all receivables are properly stated and monitor for timely follow up, in-cluding collection efforts in partnership with our SSC A/R and Collections teams. Ensures that all inventories are safeguarded and stated correctly. Create and/or analyze various financial reports including proformas and fluxes. Maintains plant records in accordance with Company Policies, Procedures, and Internal Controls. Adheres to controllership policies as directed by Regional Controller and VP of Plant Finance. Ensures compliance with all company policies and procedures including Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), Internal Audit requirements, EEO, Sexual Harassment, Safety, etc. Maintains cleanliness of work area. Ensures employee compliance with work rules. Makes recommendations on disciplinary action and otherwise participates in the disciplinary action process as necessary. Performs other duties as directed by the Regional Controller and VP of Plant Finance. Bringing Home the Dough Oversees and advises the General Manager and Regional Controller on all matters concerning accounting and internal control procedures. Assists the General Manager and other department heads in preparing the operating budget, capital budget, projections, proformas, as well as completes the weekly profit/loss statement in compliance with GAAP accounting. Knead to Know: Preferred Qualifications Three (3) to five (5) years of manufacturing accounting, product costing, audit, or relevant work experience with two (2) years serving as an Assistant Controller or a Senior Accountant/Accounting Manager or equivalent role. Strong MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe is required. SAP (ECC or S/4) and BlackLine application experience is a plus. Additional Ingredients: Essential Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting required. Master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting a plus. Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Flowers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Flowers encourages all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or people of any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The job description above outlines the general nature and level of work expected from employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements. If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to Melissa Hughes at View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr