Michael Page
Accounting Manager - Food & Bev Manufacturer - Kankakee, IL Job at Michael Page
Michael Page, Kankakee, IL, US
- Ample career growth opportunity with a growing and reputable organization
- Opportunity to put your stamp on this role and make decisions with direct impact
- Lead the plant's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Track key performance indicators, conduct variance analyses, and offer actionable insights to enhance profitability.
- Evaluate production costs, labor productivity, material consumption, and overhead expenses to uncover cost-saving opportunities.
- Maintain accurate and timely cost accounting, including product costing, variance analysis, and cost allocation.
- Investigate manufacturing variances such as material, labor, and overhead discrepancies.
- Partner with operations to validate bills of materials (BOMs) and standard costs for accuracy.
- Collaborate with plant leadership to implement cost reduction strategies and boost operational efficiency.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) aimed at increasing productivity and minimizing waste.
- Oversee inventory levels and conduct regular audits to ensure financial accuracy.
- Compile and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in line with corporate policies and GAAP/IFRS standards.
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting to the Plant Controller and corporate finance, aligning with corporate requirements.
- Support internal and external audits by ensuring adherence to financial policies and controls.
- Assist in assessing capital expenditure (Capex) proposals to ensure they meet financial and operational objectives.
- Perform ROI analyses for plant investments and provide financial rationale for new projects.
- Lead the development of the plant's annual budget and long-term financial forecasts.
- Monitor budget performance, identify risks and opportunities, and communicate findings to the Plant Controller.
- Ensure robust internal controls are in place to protect assets and prevent fraud or misuse.
- Help implement and uphold company-wide financial policies and procedures.
- Collaborate with operations, supply chain, procurement, and engineering to align financial goals with business strategies.
- Deliver financial insights to support decisions on production planning, capacity management, and supply chain efficiency.
- Provide financial evaluations on strategic topics such as pricing, product profitability, and make-or-buy decisions.
- Assist the Plant Controller with special projects, including financial modeling and strategic analysis.
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
- Manufacturing industry experience required
- Cost experience needed
- Managerial experience needed
- Strong knowledge of financial principles, practices, and regulations
- Proficiency in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and inventory accounting
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial management (ERP) software
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate and influence
- Competitive compensation package
- Annual bonus incentive
- 4% 401k match
- 3+ weeks PTO
- Mentorship from the Plant Managers & CFO
- Exposure to cross-functional senior leadership
- Strong career progression
- Ownership over an entire plant
- Ability to make an immediate impact and create process improvements across the plant
- Fun collaborative team environment!