North America Controller

Join Pladis : Controller Opportunity

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don't compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

pladis globally is one of the world's fastest-growing snacking companies with sales in over 110 countries. Headquartered in the UK, we operate >

30 factories and employ >

17,000 people across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the US, and Asia Pacific. Our diverse portfolio includes beloved brands in sweet and savoury biscuits, cakes, wafers, chocolates, gums, and candies enjoyed by millions worldwide. As we continue to scale and transform, our finance team plays a pivotal role in driving strategic growth, optimizing operations, and unlocking new opportunities. If you are ready to shape the future of a global consumer brand, pladis offers the scale, agility, and ambition to match your career goals.

Headquartered in White Plains, the North America operations markets brands such as Godiva, Flipz, Turtles and McVitie's. The business currently operates across two legal entities and leverages two ERP platforms (SAP S4 and Microsoft Dynamics 365). In North America, we are seeking a strategic and hands-on Controller to lead our accounting operations, AR, AP, and tax teams and collaborate to harmonize systems and processes. This position reports to the regional CFO and will be a senior member of the Americas Finance leadership team. This is a critical position as the Controller will play a key role in continuing the journey to fully integrate the people, processes and systems of two legal entities, Godiva and pladis, while maintaining and strengthening the overall control environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in CPG business / commercial finance and controllership and have the ambition to achieve the level of CFO in 3-5 years.

This is a unique opportunity to join an organization in transformation with an ambitious agenda. As a senior member of the Americas Finance Team, the role holder will have a significant opportunity to support and develop overall finance talent and capability in the organization. The role has responsibility for all aspects of the daily operations of the accounting department, including but not limited to payables, receivables, month end activities, audit, and cash management. S / he will have full ownership of accounting processes, financial controls and systems and will have demonstrated proven results in implementing workflow and system enhancements that strengthen the financial control framework and maximize reporting accuracy and overall efficiency. The successful candidate will need to be able to effectively challenge the organization, problem solve and be willing to be hands-on in driving solutions in a fast-paced growth-oriented company. The role holder will provide leadership in ensuring a highly engaged team and will play an active role in driving the global finance agenda. Key Stakeholders include the General Manager Americas, Head of Treasury Americas, Head of Transformation Americas, Head of IT Americas and the Global CFO.

Key Accountabilities and Deliverables :

Financial Operations and Oversight :

• Lead and manage all day-to-day operational accounting activities and functions of the company including timely and accurate monthly financial reporting, consolidation and closing processes, reconciliation of various financial statement accounts and deep dive analysis as appropriate.
• Meet group reporting requirements of both the pladis Group and the Yildiz Group.
• Maintain and ensure the integrity of the general ledger, payroll, and taxes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with IFRS and US GAAP (dependent on legal entity).
• Manage and optimize two ERP systems with a strategic eye towards harmonization.
• Leverage OneStream for global consolidation, reporting, and performance management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce risk.
• Drive transparency in performance against key KPIs.

Compliance and Controls :

Cash :

Supervise cash management activities with a focus on continuous improvement of working capital year over year. Provide management oversight and direction for the company's accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, fixed asset, and tax activities. A focus on strong AP management is required.

Strategic Leadership :

Relationships with External Stakeholders :

Leadership :

Qualifications Required :

Personal Attributes Required :

Additional Job Details :

Base starting salary ranges from $175k - $230k / year. The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role includes : an annual incentive opportunity, awarded based on individual and company performance. A comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial security.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.