Assistant Controller

• Establishes financial direction and policy for the entire operation, while acting as a Change Agent, requiring the ability to manage continuous improvement initiatives across all departments and levels
• Cross train with Mountville Plant controller and assistant controller to standardize reporting between both plants. Up to 25% of role after initial ramp up period in York is complete.
• Ensure costs are properly recorded and meet GAAP requirements and oversees closing processes for various financial periods
• Ownership of all Capital and Productivity projects at York location
• Develop the Plant budget and track actual results versus budget
• Develop Quarterly forecasts and track actual results versus budget
• Close interaction with production team to validate labor and overhead on skus
• Ownership of all Plant billings and vendor management. Will need to work closely with AP & Indirect procurement to maintain COUPA payment system.
• Analyzes new products for costs and margin. Will be large portion of position for first year or two. Need to work closely with brand team
• Maintain data integrity of PRISM system for cost centers, accounts, copacker information, sku data, bill of materials and any offline data reconciliations.
• Collaborates with Plant Management in determining costs of new products and analyzing the cost benefit of potential Capital projects.
• Inputs all physical inventory count results and prepare variance analysis.
• Responsible for reporting food safety and quality issues and initiate action, as necessary.
• Follow all Food Safety guidelines, such as, but not limited to:

• GMP’s
• Allergen Program
• Quality
• HACCP
• Sanitation
• Safety
• Other duties and analysis as needed

• Minimum five years’ experience in a cost accounting/financial analysis/ accounting capacity or related role in a

• No direct reports

• Four-year college degree in Accounting or Finance
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment with knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, financial and internal controls, and standard cost accounting.
• Experience with plant information systems and knowledge of capabilities and application to accounting and business functions.
• Must be able to multitask and serve the needs of a variety of department functions.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively at all levels of the organization and across other functional areas.
• Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Sensitivity to confidential matters is required.

• Familiar with PRISM and JD Edwards accounting software
• Ability to work with the public and employees in a tactful and friendly manner.
• Ability to utilize time management, work under a tight schedule and meet timing deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure, react appropriately under constantly changing priorities with numerous interruptions.
• Ability to meet attendance guidelines.
• Ability to maintain an effective working relationship with all contacts both inside and outside the company.
• Understanding of basic principles of the SQF program and other food safety policies/procedures

• $70,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with experience and location)
• Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Legal and identity protection insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Parental Leave

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