Plant Controller

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and work to exceed their expectations. 

Who we need

Reporting to the Director of Finance, we are hiring a Plant Controller to serve as a strategic business partner for our Indiana facility. As our new Plant Controller, you will drive informed decision-making and operational efficiency by providing critical financial insights. Your responsibilities will include budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support revenue growth, cost optimization, and profitability. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, you will collaborate cross-functionally with the Operations, Warehouse, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams, ensuring financial accountability and adherence to budgetary targets. You will oversee financial planning, analysis, costing, and consolidation of financial statements while enforcing spending controls to maintain financial discipline.

This is a full-time hybrid role requiring three days per week onsite in Lebanon, Indiana.

What’s in it for you

Influence and impact. Your expertise will directly shape profitability, efficiency, and financial decision-making. You will drive operational improvements, optimize cost structures, and ensure budget alignment with company objectives. You will enhance financial transparency, accountability, and long-term growth strategies by engaging cross-functional teams.

Exposure. As a key member of the Plant Leadership Team, you will play a pivotal role in decision-making and shaping the future of our plant operations. You will present monthly financial statements to the VP of Operations, CEO, and CFO, identifying opportunities for optimization across sites. Your financial insights will drive continuous improvement, guide key initiatives, and enhance overall business performance. 

A culture of empowerment. We empower our leaders to take ownership, drive meaningful change, and implement best practices. With the autonomy to influence financial processes, you will make a lasting impact, helping to strengthen our operations and position us for long-term success.

How you will make an impact:

• Support operations. As a key financial partner to the Operations, Warehouse, Quality, Safety, and Maintenance teams, you will provide data-driven insights that align financial strategy with business objectives. Your financial modeling, forecasting, and budget planning expertise will drive informed decision-making, operational efficiency, and cost optimization.
• Manage financials. You will oversee all site financials, monitoring and analyzing results to enhance profitability and efficiency. Working closely with the Plant Leadership Team, you will develop the annual plant budget, manage total site P&L, and oversee capital planning, ensuring resources are allocated effectively to support business goals. Additionally, you will monitor manufacturing costs, analyze variances, and identify areas for cost reduction, driving continuous financial improvement.
• Ensure accuracy and financial visibility. You will lead month-end close activities, including account analysis, journal entries, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations. By developing daily KPIs, weekly dashboards, and monthly forecasts, you will provide critical visibility into financial performance and uncover opportunities for efficiency gains.
• Maintain compliance. You will ensure adherence to financial compliance standards, support annual audit requests, and uphold internal controls. You will conduct cycle counts for maintenance spare parts and participate in year-end inventory counts, spare parts audits, and close activities.

What you bring:

• Financial expertise. You have a strong management accounting background and experience in finance or a related field, with supervisory experience. You excel at analyzing financial data and driving business decisions. Manufacturing industry exposure is highly preferred. You are proficient in MS Excel, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics and Power BI is a strong asset. CMA or CPA candidates will be given special consideration.
• Analytical mindset. You thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to analyze complex financial data. You enjoy problem-solving, identifying trends, and delivering insights that drive operational efficiency. Your ability to multitask ensures you can balance competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and impact.
• The problem-solving and initiative. You are a proactive, independent thinker who takes ownership of challenges and drives solutions. You have a strong sense of initiative and can work autonomously to identify opportunities for process improvement, financial optimization, and risk mitigation. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and bring a solutions-focused approach to every problem.
• The strategic business partner mindset. You understand the commercial impact of financial decisions and can bridge the gap between finance and operations. You partner with leadership teams to interpret financial performance, optimize costs, and drive profitability. You communicate financial data in a clear and actionable way, ensuring that others understand key insights related to revenue, margin, and financial performance.
• The interpersonal skills. You possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. You can effectively convey complex financial information to various stakeholders. You can influence others, provide guidance, and contribute to a collaborative work environment. You can troubleshoot challenges, make independent decisions, and navigate challenges with professionalism and sound judgment.

Why join?

We've got great taste. We care deeply about fostering a culture of transparency, responsibility, and integrity. It’s what drives us to make great-tasting, convenient, and healthy ingredients that our customers depend on. With a focus on nurturing and growing our employees' careers and professional satisfaction, we believe in open communication, idea sharing, and knowledge building. Skjodt-Barrett is committed to building an inclusive culture that helps to create longevity, growth, and innovation in the food industry.

We are working towards a sustainable future. We believe that what’s good for people and the planet is good for profit. It is everyone’s responsibility to do their part. We recognize the growing need to prioritize sustainability in manufacturing, and we continue to take steps to evolve. We strive to accelerate the adoption of sustainable packaging and food products to be a responsible partner for our customers and for the greater good. We take our role as a supply chain partner to heart and adhere to a strict Supplier Code of Conduct to ensure that our vendors uphold the integrity and values we live by.

We believe actions speak louder than words. Every day, we come together to exceed the expectations of our customers, each other and ourselves, inspired by our values:

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, Integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

We support and care for our employees and their families. 

Benefits and perks we offer include comprehensive health, dental, paramedical and long term disability. 

Apply now.

At Skjodt-Barrett, we aim for diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion in all of our operations and interactions. We welcome and appreciate candidates with a range of backgrounds and experiences. If you have 70% of the qualifications we are looking for and want to play an integral role in delivering innovative food product solutions, apply to express your interest. 

What to expect from the hiring process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor to discuss your interest in the role and the company.
• A virtual interview with the Director of Finance and a Senior HRBP to share your experience and ask questions about the role.
• An in-person interview and plant tour with the Plant Manager to gain insights into our operations and discuss how your role will meet the needs of plant operations.
• A final meeting with the Plant Controller in Ontario. This will be an opportunity to ask any final questions about the role.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. 

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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