Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Benson's Bakery offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees. We offer vacation, holiday pay, free single coverage health insurance + company paid life insurance, disability insurance, dental and vision insurance, 401K.

** Position Summary **

The Division Controller is responsible for all-general accounting functions including preparation and analysis of period, quarterly and annual financial operational and capital budgets, financial forecast, efficiency reports, and preparation of various statistical analysis of operations to include cost accounting.

** Supervisory Responsibilities **

Responsible for providing division staff with guidance, assistance, and advice on all financial matters.

** Responsibilities **

• Work with and/or oversee the preparation of accurate cost cards for all products produced.
• Publish financial statements, review, and analyze.
• Provide assistance in preparation of annual budgets.
• Perform General Ledger review and analysis. Coordinate general ledger account codes and classifications with corporate staff.
• Ability to work and interact with various department managers, President, and corporate office personnel.
• Preparation and analysis of all financial data for management’s use including production and efficiency reports.
• Oversee duties as purchasing agent for Bakery division such that ingredients and packaging material meet specifications and price guidelines.
• Review and develop policies for Purchasing, Inventory Control, Receiving and Credit.
• Managing, controlling, and reporting all aspects of the credit process in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Plan and schedule all incoming material to meet projected production needs while controlling inventory levels to prevent out of stock or over stocked problems.
• Coordinate with Division Controller the development of new Cost Cards and perform comprehensive reviews of existing Cost Cards ensuring accuracy of product cost.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

** Experience Requirements **

Five plus years experience with Bakery manufacturing and financial experience. Knowledge of product cost, financial forecasting, and control.

** Education Requirements **

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

** Work Environment **

The duties for this position are typically carried out in a climate-controlled office environment. Requires manual dexterity in the manipulation of keyboard, paperwork etc. Seeing, talking, and hearing are essential requirements for the job. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform most of the essential functions for the position. Benson's is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Benson's is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the bases of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.