At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
The Plant Finance and Administration Manager (FAM) manages finance and accounting activities at the plant level by providing P&L support, management and financial thought leadership for the facility. This position is responsible for supporting regional accounting teams with month-end, quarter-end and fiscal year-end financial closing duties, as well as all budgeting, forecasting, and costing activities for the facility. The position is highly visible and should yield exciting opportunities for growth.
This role has four direct reports and is based onsite, 5 days per week, in the Sulphur Springs manufacturing plant.
How You Will Make Contributions That Matter…
Manage and oversee the financial performance of the Plant P&L, providing insight and analysis of drivers of performance.
Oversee and support month-end close activities, ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness of financial reporting.
Review and approve all month-end, quarter-end close accruals, journal entries, P&L reconciliations.
Serve as a primary point of contact for all Plant audit activities, ensuring full compliance reporting.
Analyze and report weekly and monthly material yield and loss, volume, labor and expenses.
Partner with the Plant leadership team to develop, monitor and enhance KPI’s that assess functional performance and identify areas of opportunity for further cost reduction.
Develop data-driven, fact-based information to support decisions enabling productivity measures to reduce overall cost.
Conduct regular reviews of standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to ensure accuracy.
Perform periodic compliance testing to ensure internal/external controls are in place, report and deviations and corrective actions to ensure compliance.
Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling.
Ensure compliance with all Saputo Corporate policies and procedures.
Lead and develop a high-performing team, including performance management, coaching, mentoring and employee relations.
Actively applies the Saputo Values and complies with the Saputo Code of Ethics.
Provide financial justification and post-audits for Capital expenditures.
Other duties as assigned
You Are Best Suited for The Role If You Have...
5+ years professional experience, preferably in the food/dairy manufacturing industry, milk accounting a plus.
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or another quantitative/technical discipline is preferred.
Strong attention to detail, superior analytical capability, and excellent verbal and written communications a must.
Must be a strong executor who has the ability to assist with strategy development at all levels of the organization to drive business performance.
Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to adapt to changing organizational and operational needs; ability to lead people through change.
Ability to work collaboratively with all departments, management levels within the company, and external stakeholders.
Ability to successfully influence peers and leadership.
Ability to recruit, hire, develop, coach, and mentor talent for current and future needs.
Ability to recognize opportunities to simplify processes and create efficiencies.
Experience in a manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on Finance/Accounting.
Must be proficient in all MS Office programs, with advanced MS Excel skillset.
Must possess strong prioritization skills; flexibility and ability to multi-task on a daily basis.
Knowledge of SAP, or similar ERP systems.
Ability to function within a multi-system environment.
We Support and Care for Our Employees by Providing Them With…
Development opportunities that enhance you career fulfillment.
Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family.
Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products.
Salary Range: 89,695 - $117,725
Salary offers will vary commensurate based on experience, education, skills and training.
In the USA, Saputo ranks among the top three cheese producers and is one of the top producers of extended shelf-life and cultured dairy products, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Stella, Frigo Cheese, Montchevre , Stella, and Treasure Cave. We also boast a strong foodservice presence, partnering with reputable chain restaurants and broadline distributors.
Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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